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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1844 and 1850 the smallest integer that is 1705700 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1844 and 1850 is 1705700.
LCM(1844,1850) = 1705700
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 1844 and 1850. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1844 and 1850.
Prime Factorization of 1844
2 | 1844 |
2 | 922 |
461 | 461 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1844 are 2,461. Prime factorization of 1844 in exponential form is:
1844 = 22×4611
Prime Factorization of 1850
2 | 1850 |
5 | 925 |
5 | 185 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1850 are 2, 5,37. Prime factorization of 1850 in exponential form is:
1850 = 21×52×371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1844 and 1850.
LCM(1844,1850) = 22×52×371×4611
LCM(1844,1850) = 1705700
Factors of 1844
List of positive integer factors of 1844 that divides 1844 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 461, 922, 1844
Factors of 1850
List of positive integer factors of 1850 that divides 1850 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 37, 50, 74, 185, 370, 925, 1850
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1844 and 1850, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1844,1850) = 2
LCM(1844,1850) = ( 1844 × 1850) / 2
LCM(1844,1850) = 3411400 / 2
LCM(1844,1850) = 1705700
(i) The LCM of 1850 and 1844 is associative
LCM of 1844 and 1850 = LCM of 1850 and 1844
1. What is the LCM of 1844 and 1850?
Answer: LCM of 1844 and 1850 is 1705700.
2. What are the Factors of 1844?
Answer: Factors of 1844 are 1, 2, 4, 461, 922, 1844. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1844. The greatest factor of 1844 is 1844.
3. What are the Factors of 1850?
Answer: Factors of 1850 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 37, 50, 74, 185, 370, 925, 1850. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1850. The greatest factor of 1850 is 1850.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1844 and 1850?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1844 and 1850 = 1705700
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1844
1844 = 2 x 2 x 461
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1850
1850 = 2 x 5 x 5 x 37
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1705700 = 2 x 2 x 5 x 5 x 37 x 461
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1844 and 1850 is 1705700.