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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1142 and 1146 the smallest integer that is 654366 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1142 and 1146 is 654366.
LCM(1142,1146) = 654366
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 1142 and 1146. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1142 and 1146.
Prime Factorization of 1142
2 | 1142 |
571 | 571 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1142 are 2,571. Prime factorization of 1142 in exponential form is:
1142 = 21×5711
Prime Factorization of 1146
2 | 1146 |
3 | 573 |
191 | 191 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1146 are 2, 3,191. Prime factorization of 1146 in exponential form is:
1146 = 21×31×1911
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1142 and 1146.
LCM(1142,1146) = 21×31×1911×5711
LCM(1142,1146) = 654366
Factors of 1142
List of positive integer factors of 1142 that divides 1142 without a remainder.
1, 2, 571, 1142
Factors of 1146
List of positive integer factors of 1146 that divides 1146 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 191, 382, 573, 1146
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1142 and 1146, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1142,1146) = 2
LCM(1142,1146) = ( 1142 × 1146) / 2
LCM(1142,1146) = 1308732 / 2
LCM(1142,1146) = 654366
(i) The LCM of 1146 and 1142 is associative
LCM of 1142 and 1146 = LCM of 1146 and 1142
1. What is the LCM of 1142 and 1146?
Answer: LCM of 1142 and 1146 is 654366.
2. What are the Factors of 1142?
Answer: Factors of 1142 are 1, 2, 571, 1142. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1142. The greatest factor of 1142 is 1142.
3. What are the Factors of 1146?
Answer: Factors of 1146 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 191, 382, 573, 1146. There are 8 integers that are factors of 1146. The greatest factor of 1146 is 1146.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1142 and 1146?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1142 and 1146 = 654366
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1142
1142 = 2 x 571
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1146
1146 = 2 x 3 x 191
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 654366 = 2 x 3 x 191 x 571
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1142 and 1146 is 654366.