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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 15179 and 15187 the smallest integer that is 230523473 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15179 and 15187 is 230523473.
LCM(15179,15187) = 230523473
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 15179 and 15187. First we will calculate the prime factors of 15179 and 15187.
Prime Factorization of 15179
43 | 15179 |
353 | 353 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15179 are 43,353. Prime factorization of 15179 in exponential form is:
15179 = 431×3531
Prime Factorization of 15187
15187 | 15187 |
1 |
Prime factors of 15187 are 15187. Prime factorization of 15187 in exponential form is:
15187 = 151871
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 15179 and 15187.
LCM(15179,15187) = 431×3531×151871
LCM(15179,15187) = 230523473
Factors of 15179
List of positive integer factors of 15179 that divides 15179 without a remainder.
1, 43, 353, 15179
Factors of 15187
List of positive integer factors of 15187 that divides 15187 without a remainder.
1, 15187
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 15179 and 15187, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(15179,15187) = 1
LCM(15179,15187) = ( 15179 × 15187) / 1
LCM(15179,15187) = 230523473 / 1
LCM(15179,15187) = 230523473
(i) The LCM of 15187 and 15179 is associative
LCM of 15179 and 15187 = LCM of 15187 and 15179
1. What is the LCM of 15179 and 15187?
Answer: LCM of 15179 and 15187 is 230523473.
2. What are the Factors of 15179?
Answer: Factors of 15179 are 1, 43, 353, 15179. There are 4 integers that are factors of 15179. The greatest factor of 15179 is 15179.
3. What are the Factors of 15187?
Answer: Factors of 15187 are 1, 15187. There are 2 integers that are factors of 15187. The greatest factor of 15187 is 15187.
4. How to Find the LCM of 15179 and 15187?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 15179 and 15187 = 230523473
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 15179
15179 = 43 x 353
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 15187
15187 = 15187
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 230523473 = 43 x 353 x 15187
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 15179 and 15187 is 230523473.