Least Common Multiple of 147 and 152

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 147 and 152 the smallest integer that is 22344 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 152 is 22344.

LCM(147,152) = 22344

LCM of 147 and 152

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

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Least Common Multiple of 147 and 152

LCM of 147 and 152 is 22344

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 147 and 152. First we will calculate the prime factors of 147 and 152.

Prime Factorization of 147


3 147
7 49
7 7
1

Prime factors of 147 are 3,7. Prime factorization of 147 in exponential form is:

147 = 31×72

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 147 and 152.

LCM(147,152) = 23×31×72×191
LCM(147,152) = 22344

Factors of 147

List of positive integer factors of 147 that divides 147 without a remainder.

1, 3, 7, 21, 49, 147

Factors of 152

List of positive integer factors of 152 that divides 152 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 19, 38, 76, 152

Least Common Multiple of 147 and 152 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 147 and 152, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(147,152) = 1
LCM(147,152) = ( 147 × 152) / 1
LCM(147,152) = 22344 / 1
LCM(147,152) = 22344

Properties of LCM 147 and 152

(i) The LCM of 152 and 147 is associative

LCM of 147 and 152 = LCM of 152 and 147

Related Least Common Multiples of 147

Related Least Common Multiples of 152

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 147 and 152

1. What is the LCM of 147 and 152?

Answer: LCM of 147 and 152 is 22344.

2. What are the Factors of 147?

Answer: Factors of 147 are 1, 3, 7, 21, 49, 147. There are 6 integers that are factors of 147. The greatest factor of 147 is 147.

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 147 and 152?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 147 and 152 = 22344

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 147

147 = 3 x 7 x 7

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 = 22344 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 7 x 7 x 19

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 147 and 152 is 22344.