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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 179 and 184 the smallest integer that is 32936 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 179 and 184 is 32936.
LCM(179,184) = 32936
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 184. First we will calculate the prime factors of 179 and 184.
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 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 179 and 184.
LCM(179,184) = 23×231×1791
LCM(179,184) = 32936
Factors of 179
List of positive integer factors of 179 that divides 179 without a remainder.
1, 179
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 179 and 184, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(179,184) = 1
LCM(179,184) = ( 179 × 184) / 1
LCM(179,184) = 32936 / 1
LCM(179,184) = 32936
(i) The LCM of 184 and 179 is associative
LCM of 179 and 184 = LCM of 184 and 179
1. What is the LCM of 179 and 184?
Answer: LCM of 179 and 184 is 32936.
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 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 179 and 184?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 179 and 184 = 32936
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 179
179 = 179
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 = 32936 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 23 x 179
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 179 and 184 is 32936.