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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 177 and 182 the smallest integer that is 32214 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 182 is 32214.
LCM(177,182) = 32214
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 177 and 182. First we will calculate the prime factors of 177 and 182.
Prime Factorization of 177
3 | 177 |
59 | 59 |
1 |
Prime factors of 177 are 3,59. Prime factorization of 177 in exponential form is:
177 = 31×591
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 177 and 182.
LCM(177,182) = 21×31×71×131×591
LCM(177,182) = 32214
Factors of 177
List of positive integer factors of 177 that divides 177 without a remainder.
1, 3, 59, 177
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 177 and 182, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(177,182) = 1
LCM(177,182) = ( 177 × 182) / 1
LCM(177,182) = 32214 / 1
LCM(177,182) = 32214
(i) The LCM of 182 and 177 is associative
LCM of 177 and 182 = LCM of 182 and 177
1. What is the LCM of 177 and 182?
Answer: LCM of 177 and 182 is 32214.
2. What are the Factors of 177?
Answer: Factors of 177 are 1, 3, 59, 177. There are 4 integers that are factors of 177. The greatest factor of 177 is 177.
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 177 and 182?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 177 and 182 = 32214
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 177
177 = 3 x 59
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 = 32214 = 2 x 3 x 7 x 13 x 59
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 177 and 182 is 32214.