Least Common Multiple of 173 and 179

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 173 and 179 the smallest integer that is 30967 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 179 is 30967.

LCM(173,179) = 30967

LCM of 173 and 179

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

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Least Common Multiple of 173 and 179

LCM of 173 and 179 is 30967

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 173 and 179. First we will calculate the prime factors of 173 and 179.

Prime Factorization of 173


173 173
1

Prime factors of 173 are 173. Prime factorization of 173 in exponential form is:

173 = 1731

Prime Factorization of 179


179 179
1

Prime factors of 179 are 179. Prime factorization of 179 in exponential form is:

179 = 1791

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 173 and 179.

LCM(173,179) = 1731×1791
LCM(173,179) = 30967

Factors of 173

List of positive integer factors of 173 that divides 173 without a remainder.

1, 173

Factors of 179

List of positive integer factors of 179 that divides 179 without a remainder.

1, 179

Least Common Multiple of 173 and 179 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 173 and 179, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(173,179) = 1
LCM(173,179) = ( 173 × 179) / 1
LCM(173,179) = 30967 / 1
LCM(173,179) = 30967

Properties of LCM 173 and 179

(i) The LCM of 179 and 173 is associative

LCM of 173 and 179 = LCM of 179 and 173

Related Least Common Multiples of 173

Related Least Common Multiples of 179

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 173 and 179

1. What is the LCM of 173 and 179?

Answer: LCM of 173 and 179 is 30967.

2. What are the Factors of 173?

Answer: Factors of 173 are 1, 173. There are 2 integers that are factors of 173. The greatest factor of 173 is 173.

3. What are the Factors of 179?

Answer: Factors of 179 are 1, 179. There are 2 integers that are factors of 179. The greatest factor of 179 is 179.

4. How to Find the LCM of 173 and 179?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 173 and 179 = 30967

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 173

173 = 173

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 179

179 = 179

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 30967 = 173 x 179

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 173 and 179 is 30967.