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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 145 and 152 the smallest integer that is 22040 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 152 is 22040.
LCM(145,152) = 22040
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 145 and 152. First we will calculate the prime factors of 145 and 152.
Prime Factorization of 145
5 | 145 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 145 are 5,29. Prime factorization of 145 in exponential form is:
145 = 51×291
Prime Factorization of 152
2 | 152 |
2 | 76 |
2 | 38 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 152 are 2,19. Prime factorization of 152 in exponential form is:
152 = 23×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 145 and 152.
LCM(145,152) = 23×51×191×291
LCM(145,152) = 22040
Factors of 145
List of positive integer factors of 145 that divides 145 without a remainder.
1, 5, 29, 145
Factors of 152
List of positive integer factors of 152 that divides 152 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 19, 38, 76, 152
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 145 and 152, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(145,152) = 1
LCM(145,152) = ( 145 × 152) / 1
LCM(145,152) = 22040 / 1
LCM(145,152) = 22040
(i) The LCM of 152 and 145 is associative
LCM of 145 and 152 = LCM of 152 and 145
1. What is the LCM of 145 and 152?
Answer: LCM of 145 and 152 is 22040.
2. What are the Factors of 145?
Answer: Factors of 145 are 1, 5, 29, 145. There are 4 integers that are factors of 145. The greatest factor of 145 is 145.
3. What are the Factors of 152?
Answer: Factors of 152 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 19, 38, 76, 152. There are 8 integers that are factors of 152. The greatest factor of 152 is 152.
4. How to Find the LCM of 145 and 152?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 145 and 152 = 22040
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 145
145 = 5 x 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 152
152 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 22040 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 19 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 145 and 152 is 22040.