Least Common Multiple of 143 and 150

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 143 and 150 the smallest integer that is 21450 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 150 is 21450.

LCM(143,150) = 21450

LCM of 143 and 150

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

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Least Common Multiple of 143 and 150

LCM of 143 and 150 is 21450

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 143 and 150. First we will calculate the prime factors of 143 and 150.

Prime Factorization of 143


11 143
13 13
1

Prime factors of 143 are 11,13. Prime factorization of 143 in exponential form is:

143 = 111×131

Prime Factorization of 150


2 150
3 75
5 25
5 5
1

Prime factors of 150 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 150 in exponential form is:

150 = 21×31×52

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 143 and 150.

LCM(143,150) = 21×31×52×111×131
LCM(143,150) = 21450

Factors of 143

List of positive integer factors of 143 that divides 143 without a remainder.

1, 11, 13, 143

Factors of 150

List of positive integer factors of 150 that divides 150 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 25, 30, 50, 75, 150

Least Common Multiple of 143 and 150 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 143 and 150, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(143,150) = 1
LCM(143,150) = ( 143 × 150) / 1
LCM(143,150) = 21450 / 1
LCM(143,150) = 21450

Properties of LCM 143 and 150

(i) The LCM of 150 and 143 is associative

LCM of 143 and 150 = LCM of 150 and 143

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 143 and 150

1. What is the LCM of 143 and 150?

Answer: LCM of 143 and 150 is 21450.

2. What are the Factors of 143?

Answer: Factors of 143 are 1, 11, 13, 143. There are 4 integers that are factors of 143. The greatest factor of 143 is 143.

3. What are the Factors of 150?

Answer: Factors of 150 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 25, 30, 50, 75, 150. There are 12 integers that are factors of 150. The greatest factor of 150 is 150.

4. How to Find the LCM of 143 and 150?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 143 and 150 = 21450

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 143

143 = 11 x 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 150

150 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5

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

LCM = 21450 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 11 x 13

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 143 and 150 is 21450.