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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 149 and 152 the smallest integer that is 22648 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 152 is 22648.
LCM(149,152) = 22648
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 149 and 152. First we will calculate the prime factors of 149 and 152.
Prime Factorization of 149
149 | 149 |
1 |
Prime factors of 149 are 149. Prime factorization of 149 in exponential form is:
149 = 1491
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 149 and 152.
LCM(149,152) = 23×191×1491
LCM(149,152) = 22648
Factors of 149
List of positive integer factors of 149 that divides 149 without a remainder.
1, 149
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 149 and 152, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(149,152) = 1
LCM(149,152) = ( 149 × 152) / 1
LCM(149,152) = 22648 / 1
LCM(149,152) = 22648
(i) The LCM of 152 and 149 is associative
LCM of 149 and 152 = LCM of 152 and 149
1. What is the LCM of 149 and 152?
Answer: LCM of 149 and 152 is 22648.
2. What are the Factors of 149?
Answer: Factors of 149 are 1, 149. There are 2 integers that are factors of 149. The greatest factor of 149 is 149.
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 149 and 152?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 149 and 152 = 22648
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 149
149 = 149
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 = 22648 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 19 x 149
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 149 and 152 is 22648.