Least Common Multiple of 142 and 146

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 142 and 146 the smallest integer that is 10366 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 146 is 10366.

LCM(142,146) = 10366

LCM of 142 and 146

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 142 and 146

LCM of 142 and 146 is 10366

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 142 and 146. First we will calculate the prime factors of 142 and 146.

Prime Factorization of 142


2 142
71 71
1

Prime factors of 142 are 2,71. Prime factorization of 142 in exponential form is:

142 = 21×711

Prime Factorization of 146


2 146
73 73
1

Prime factors of 146 are 2,73. Prime factorization of 146 in exponential form is:

146 = 21×731

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 142 and 146.

LCM(142,146) = 21×711×731
LCM(142,146) = 10366

Factors of 142

List of positive integer factors of 142 that divides 142 without a remainder.

1, 2, 71, 142

Factors of 146

List of positive integer factors of 146 that divides 146 without a remainder.

1, 2, 73, 146

Least Common Multiple of 142 and 146 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 142 and 146, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(142,146) = 2
LCM(142,146) = ( 142 × 146) / 2
LCM(142,146) = 20732 / 2
LCM(142,146) = 10366

Properties of LCM 142 and 146

(i) The LCM of 146 and 142 is associative

LCM of 142 and 146 = LCM of 146 and 142

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 142 and 146

1. What is the LCM of 142 and 146?

Answer: LCM of 142 and 146 is 10366.

2. What are the Factors of 142?

Answer: Factors of 142 are 1, 2, 71, 142. There are 4 integers that are factors of 142. The greatest factor of 142 is 142.

3. What are the Factors of 146?

Answer: Factors of 146 are 1, 2, 73, 146. There are 4 integers that are factors of 146. The greatest factor of 146 is 146.

4. How to Find the LCM of 142 and 146?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 142 and 146 = 10366

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 142

142 = 2 x 71

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 146

146 = 2 x 73

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 10366 = 2 x 71 x 73

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 142 and 146 is 10366.