Least Common Multiple of 182 and 189

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 182 and 189 the smallest integer that is 4914 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 182 and 189 is 4914.

LCM(182,189) = 4914

LCM of 182 and 189

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 182 and 189

LCM of 182 and 189 is 4914

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 182 and 189. First we will calculate the prime factors of 182 and 189.

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 189


3 189
3 63
3 21
7 7
1

Prime factors of 189 are 3,7. Prime factorization of 189 in exponential form is:

189 = 33×71

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 182 and 189.

LCM(182,189) = 21×33×71×131
LCM(182,189) = 4914

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 189

List of positive integer factors of 189 that divides 189 without a remainder.

1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 27, 63, 189

Least Common Multiple of 182 and 189 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 182 and 189, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(182,189) = 7
LCM(182,189) = ( 182 × 189) / 7
LCM(182,189) = 34398 / 7
LCM(182,189) = 4914

Properties of LCM 182 and 189

(i) The LCM of 189 and 182 is associative

LCM of 182 and 189 = LCM of 189 and 182

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 182 and 189

1. What is the LCM of 182 and 189?

Answer: LCM of 182 and 189 is 4914.

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 189?

Answer: Factors of 189 are 1, 3, 7, 9, 21, 27, 63, 189. There are 8 integers that are factors of 189. The greatest factor of 189 is 189.

4. How to Find the LCM of 182 and 189?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 182 and 189 = 4914

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 182

182 = 2 x 7 x 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 189

189 = 3 x 3 x 3 x 7

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 4914 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 7 x 13

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 182 and 189 is 4914.