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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 179 and 182 the smallest integer that is 32578 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 182 is 32578.
LCM(179,182) = 32578
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 179 and 182. First we will calculate the prime factors of 179 and 182.
Prime Factorization of 179
179 | 179 |
1 |
Prime factors of 179 are 179. Prime factorization of 179 in exponential form is:
179 = 1791
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 179 and 182.
LCM(179,182) = 21×71×131×1791
LCM(179,182) = 32578
Factors of 179
List of positive integer factors of 179 that divides 179 without a remainder.
1, 179
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 179 and 182, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(179,182) = 1
LCM(179,182) = ( 179 × 182) / 1
LCM(179,182) = 32578 / 1
LCM(179,182) = 32578
(i) The LCM of 182 and 179 is associative
LCM of 179 and 182 = LCM of 182 and 179
1. What is the LCM of 179 and 182?
Answer: LCM of 179 and 182 is 32578.
2. 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.
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 179 and 182?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 179 and 182 = 32578
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 179
179 = 179
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 = 32578 = 2 x 7 x 13 x 179
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 179 and 182 is 32578.