Least Common Multiple of 184 and 187

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 184 and 187 the smallest integer that is 34408 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 187 is 34408.

LCM(184,187) = 34408

LCM of 184 and 187

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

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Least Common Multiple of 184 and 187

LCM of 184 and 187 is 34408

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 184 and 187. First we will calculate the prime factors of 184 and 187.

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

Prime Factorization of 187


11 187
17 17
1

Prime factors of 187 are 11,17. Prime factorization of 187 in exponential form is:

187 = 111×171

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 184 and 187.

LCM(184,187) = 23×111×171×231
LCM(184,187) = 34408

Factors of 184

List of positive integer factors of 184 that divides 184 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 23, 46, 92, 184

Factors of 187

List of positive integer factors of 187 that divides 187 without a remainder.

1, 11, 17, 187

Least Common Multiple of 184 and 187 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 184 and 187, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(184,187) = 1
LCM(184,187) = ( 184 × 187) / 1
LCM(184,187) = 34408 / 1
LCM(184,187) = 34408

Properties of LCM 184 and 187

(i) The LCM of 187 and 184 is associative

LCM of 184 and 187 = LCM of 187 and 184

Related Least Common Multiples of 184

Related Least Common Multiples of 187

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 184 and 187

1. What is the LCM of 184 and 187?

Answer: LCM of 184 and 187 is 34408.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 187?

Answer: Factors of 187 are 1, 11, 17, 187. There are 4 integers that are factors of 187. The greatest factor of 187 is 187.

4. How to Find the LCM of 184 and 187?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 184 and 187 = 34408

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 184

184 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 187

187 = 11 x 17

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

LCM = 34408 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 17 x 23

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 184 and 187 is 34408.