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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 146 and 154 the smallest integer that is 11242 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 154 is 11242.
LCM(146,154) = 11242
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 154. First we will calculate the prime factors of 146 and 154.
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 154
2 | 154 |
7 | 77 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 154 are 2, 7,11. Prime factorization of 154 in exponential form is:
154 = 21×71×111
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 146 and 154.
LCM(146,154) = 21×71×111×731
LCM(146,154) = 11242
Factors of 146
List of positive integer factors of 146 that divides 146 without a remainder.
1, 2, 73, 146
Factors of 154
List of positive integer factors of 154 that divides 154 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 11, 14, 22, 77, 154
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 146 and 154, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(146,154) = 2
LCM(146,154) = ( 146 × 154) / 2
LCM(146,154) = 22484 / 2
LCM(146,154) = 11242
(i) The LCM of 154 and 146 is associative
LCM of 146 and 154 = LCM of 154 and 146
1. What is the LCM of 146 and 154?
Answer: LCM of 146 and 154 is 11242.
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 154?
Answer: Factors of 154 are 1, 2, 7, 11, 14, 22, 77, 154. There are 8 integers that are factors of 154. The greatest factor of 154 is 154.
4. How to Find the LCM of 146 and 154?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 146 and 154 = 11242
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 146
146 = 2 x 73
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 154
154 = 2 x 7 x 11
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 11242 = 2 x 7 x 11 x 73
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 146 and 154 is 11242.