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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 146 and 152 the smallest integer that is 11096 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 152 is 11096.
LCM(146,152) = 11096
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 146 and 152. First we will calculate the prime factors of 146 and 152.
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
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 146 and 152.
LCM(146,152) = 23×191×731
LCM(146,152) = 11096
Factors of 146
List of positive integer factors of 146 that divides 146 without a remainder.
1, 2, 73, 146
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 146 and 152, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(146,152) = 2
LCM(146,152) = ( 146 × 152) / 2
LCM(146,152) = 22192 / 2
LCM(146,152) = 11096
(i) The LCM of 152 and 146 is associative
LCM of 146 and 152 = LCM of 152 and 146
1. What is the LCM of 146 and 152?
Answer: LCM of 146 and 152 is 11096.
2. 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.
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 146 and 152?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 146 and 152 = 11096
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 146
146 = 2 x 73
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 = 11096 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 19 x 73
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 146 and 152 is 11096.