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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 174 and 182 the smallest integer that is 15834 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 182 is 15834.
LCM(174,182) = 15834
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 174 and 182. First we will calculate the prime factors of 174 and 182.
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
Prime Factorization of 182
2 | 182 |
7 | 91 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 182 are 2, 7,13. Prime factorization of 182 in exponential form is:
182 = 21×71×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 174 and 182.
LCM(174,182) = 21×31×71×131×291
LCM(174,182) = 15834
Factors of 174
List of positive integer factors of 174 that divides 174 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 29, 58, 87, 174
Factors of 182
List of positive integer factors of 182 that divides 182 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 13, 14, 26, 91, 182
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 174 and 182, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(174,182) = 2
LCM(174,182) = ( 174 × 182) / 2
LCM(174,182) = 31668 / 2
LCM(174,182) = 15834
(i) The LCM of 182 and 174 is associative
LCM of 174 and 182 = LCM of 182 and 174
1. What is the LCM of 174 and 182?
Answer: LCM of 174 and 182 is 15834.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 182?
Answer: Factors of 182 are 1, 2, 7, 13, 14, 26, 91, 182. There are 8 integers that are factors of 182. The greatest factor of 182 is 182.
4. How to Find the LCM of 174 and 182?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 174 and 182 = 15834
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 174
174 = 2 x 3 x 29
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 182
182 = 2 x 7 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 15834 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 13 x 29
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 174 and 182 is 15834.