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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 178 and 184 the smallest integer that is 16376 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 184 is 16376.
LCM(178,184) = 16376
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 178 and 184. First we will calculate the prime factors of 178 and 184.
Prime Factorization of 178
2 | 178 |
89 | 89 |
1 |
Prime factors of 178 are 2,89. Prime factorization of 178 in exponential form is:
178 = 21×891
Prime Factorization of 184
2 | 184 |
2 | 92 |
2 | 46 |
23 | 23 |
1 |
Prime factors of 184 are 2,23. Prime factorization of 184 in exponential form is:
184 = 23×231
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 178 and 184.
LCM(178,184) = 23×231×891
LCM(178,184) = 16376
Factors of 178
List of positive integer factors of 178 that divides 178 without a remainder.
1, 2, 89, 178
Factors of 184
List of positive integer factors of 184 that divides 184 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 23, 46, 92, 184
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 178 and 184, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(178,184) = 2
LCM(178,184) = ( 178 × 184) / 2
LCM(178,184) = 32752 / 2
LCM(178,184) = 16376
(i) The LCM of 184 and 178 is associative
LCM of 178 and 184 = LCM of 184 and 178
1. What is the LCM of 178 and 184?
Answer: LCM of 178 and 184 is 16376.
2. What are the Factors of 178?
Answer: Factors of 178 are 1, 2, 89, 178. There are 4 integers that are factors of 178. The greatest factor of 178 is 178.
3. What are the Factors of 184?
Answer: Factors of 184 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 23, 46, 92, 184. There are 8 integers that are factors of 184. The greatest factor of 184 is 184.
4. How to Find the LCM of 178 and 184?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 178 and 184 = 16376
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 178
178 = 2 x 89
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 184
184 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 23
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 16376 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 23 x 89
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 178 and 184 is 16376.