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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 114 and 115 the smallest integer that is 13110 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 114 and 115 is 13110.
LCM(114,115) = 13110
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 114 and 115. First we will calculate the prime factors of 114 and 115.
Prime Factorization of 114
2 | 114 |
3 | 57 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 114 are 2, 3,19. Prime factorization of 114 in exponential form is:
114 = 21×31×191
Prime Factorization of 115
5 | 115 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 115 are 5,23. Prime factorization of 115 in exponential form is:
115 = 51×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 114 and 115.
LCM(114,115) = 21×31×51×191×231
LCM(114,115) = 13110
Factors of 114
List of positive integer factors of 114 that divides 114 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 19, 38, 57, 114
Factors of 115
List of positive integer factors of 115 that divides 115 without a remainder.
1, 5, 23, 115
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 114 and 115, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(114,115) = 1
LCM(114,115) = ( 114 × 115) / 1
LCM(114,115) = 13110 / 1
LCM(114,115) = 13110
(i) The LCM of 115 and 114 is associative
LCM of 114 and 115 = LCM of 115 and 114
1. What is the LCM of 114 and 115?
Answer: LCM of 114 and 115 is 13110.
2. What are the Factors of 114?
Answer: Factors of 114 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 19, 38, 57, 114. There are 8 integers that are factors of 114. The greatest factor of 114 is 114.
3. What are the Factors of 115?
Answer: Factors of 115 are 1, 5, 23, 115. There are 4 integers that are factors of 115. The greatest factor of 115 is 115.
4. How to Find the LCM of 114 and 115?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 114 and 115 = 13110
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 114
114 = 2 x 3 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 115
115 = 5 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 13110 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 19 x 23
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 114 and 115 is 13110.