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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 182 and 188 the smallest integer that is 17108 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 188 is 17108.
LCM(182,188) = 17108
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 182 and 188. First we will calculate the prime factors of 182 and 188.
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
Prime Factorization of 188
2 | 188 |
2 | 94 |
47 | 47 |
1 |
Prime factors of 188 are 2,47. Prime factorization of 188 in exponential form is:
188 = 22×471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 182 and 188.
LCM(182,188) = 22×71×131×471
LCM(182,188) = 17108
Factors of 182
List of positive integer factors of 182 that divides 182 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 13, 14, 26, 91, 182
Factors of 188
List of positive integer factors of 188 that divides 188 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 47, 94, 188
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 182 and 188, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(182,188) = 2
LCM(182,188) = ( 182 × 188) / 2
LCM(182,188) = 34216 / 2
LCM(182,188) = 17108
(i) The LCM of 188 and 182 is associative
LCM of 182 and 188 = LCM of 188 and 182
1. What is the LCM of 182 and 188?
Answer: LCM of 182 and 188 is 17108.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 188?
Answer: Factors of 188 are 1, 2, 4, 47, 94, 188. There are 6 integers that are factors of 188. The greatest factor of 188 is 188.
4. How to Find the LCM of 182 and 188?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 182 and 188 = 17108
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 182
182 = 2 x 7 x 13
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 188
188 = 2 x 2 x 47
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 17108 = 2 x 2 x 7 x 13 x 47
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 182 and 188 is 17108.