Least Common Multiple of 130 and 138

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 130 and 138 the smallest integer that is 8970 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 138 is 8970.

LCM(130,138) = 8970

LCM of 130 and 138

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 130 and 138

LCM of 130 and 138 is 8970

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 130 and 138. First we will calculate the prime factors of 130 and 138.

Prime Factorization of 130


2 130
5 65
13 13
1

Prime factors of 130 are 2, 5,13. Prime factorization of 130 in exponential form is:

130 = 21×51×131

Prime Factorization of 138


2 138
3 69
23 23
1

Prime factors of 138 are 2, 3,23. Prime factorization of 138 in exponential form is:

138 = 21×31×231

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 130 and 138.

LCM(130,138) = 21×31×51×131×231
LCM(130,138) = 8970

Factors of 130

List of positive integer factors of 130 that divides 130 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 26, 65, 130

Factors of 138

List of positive integer factors of 138 that divides 138 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 23, 46, 69, 138

Least Common Multiple of 130 and 138 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 130 and 138, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(130,138) = 2
LCM(130,138) = ( 130 × 138) / 2
LCM(130,138) = 17940 / 2
LCM(130,138) = 8970

Properties of LCM 130 and 138

(i) The LCM of 138 and 130 is associative

LCM of 130 and 138 = LCM of 138 and 130

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 130 and 138

1. What is the LCM of 130 and 138?

Answer: LCM of 130 and 138 is 8970.

2. What are the Factors of 130?

Answer: Factors of 130 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 13, 26, 65, 130. There are 8 integers that are factors of 130. The greatest factor of 130 is 130.

3. What are the Factors of 138?

Answer: Factors of 138 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 23, 46, 69, 138. There are 8 integers that are factors of 138. The greatest factor of 138 is 138.

4. How to Find the LCM of 130 and 138?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 130 and 138 = 8970

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 130

130 = 2 x 5 x 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 138

138 = 2 x 3 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 = 8970 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 13 x 23

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 130 and 138 is 8970.