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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 132 and 139 the smallest integer that is 18348 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 139 is 18348.
LCM(132,139) = 18348
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 132 and 139. First we will calculate the prime factors of 132 and 139.
Prime Factorization of 132
2 | 132 |
2 | 66 |
3 | 33 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 132 are 2, 3,11. Prime factorization of 132 in exponential form is:
132 = 22×31×111
Prime Factorization of 139
139 | 139 |
1 |
Prime factors of 139 are 139. Prime factorization of 139 in exponential form is:
139 = 1391
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 132 and 139.
LCM(132,139) = 22×31×111×1391
LCM(132,139) = 18348
Factors of 132
List of positive integer factors of 132 that divides 132 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, 22, 33, 44, 66, 132
Factors of 139
List of positive integer factors of 139 that divides 139 without a remainder.
1, 139
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 132 and 139, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(132,139) = 1
LCM(132,139) = ( 132 × 139) / 1
LCM(132,139) = 18348 / 1
LCM(132,139) = 18348
(i) The LCM of 139 and 132 is associative
LCM of 132 and 139 = LCM of 139 and 132
1. What is the LCM of 132 and 139?
Answer: LCM of 132 and 139 is 18348.
2. What are the Factors of 132?
Answer: Factors of 132 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 12, 22, 33, 44, 66, 132. There are 12 integers that are factors of 132. The greatest factor of 132 is 132.
3. What are the Factors of 139?
Answer: Factors of 139 are 1, 139. There are 2 integers that are factors of 139. The greatest factor of 139 is 139.
4. How to Find the LCM of 132 and 139?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 132 and 139 = 18348
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 132
132 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 139
139 = 139
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 18348 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 11 x 139
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 132 and 139 is 18348.