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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 171 and 174 the smallest integer that is 9918 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 174 is 9918.
LCM(171,174) = 9918
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 171 and 174. First we will calculate the prime factors of 171 and 174.
Prime Factorization of 171
3 | 171 |
3 | 57 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 171 are 3,19. Prime factorization of 171 in exponential form is:
171 = 32×191
Prime Factorization of 174
2 | 174 |
3 | 87 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 174 are 2, 3,29. Prime factorization of 174 in exponential form is:
174 = 21×31×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 171 and 174.
LCM(171,174) = 21×32×191×291
LCM(171,174) = 9918
Factors of 171
List of positive integer factors of 171 that divides 171 without a remainder.
1, 3, 9, 19, 57, 171
Factors of 174
List of positive integer factors of 174 that divides 174 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 29, 58, 87, 174
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 171 and 174, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(171,174) = 3
LCM(171,174) = ( 171 × 174) / 3
LCM(171,174) = 29754 / 3
LCM(171,174) = 9918
(i) The LCM of 174 and 171 is associative
LCM of 171 and 174 = LCM of 174 and 171
1. What is the LCM of 171 and 174?
Answer: LCM of 171 and 174 is 9918.
2. What are the Factors of 171?
Answer: Factors of 171 are 1, 3, 9, 19, 57, 171. There are 6 integers that are factors of 171. The greatest factor of 171 is 171.
3. What are the Factors of 174?
Answer: Factors of 174 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 29, 58, 87, 174. There are 8 integers that are factors of 174. The greatest factor of 174 is 174.
4. How to Find the LCM of 171 and 174?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 171 and 174 = 9918
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 171
171 = 3 x 3 x 19
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 174
174 = 2 x 3 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 9918 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 19 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 171 and 174 is 9918.