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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1844 and 1852 the smallest integer that is 853772 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1844 and 1852 is 853772.
LCM(1844,1852) = 853772
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 1852. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1844 and 1852.
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 1852
2 | 1852 |
2 | 926 |
463 | 463 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1852 are 2,463. Prime factorization of 1852 in exponential form is:
1852 = 22×4631
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1844 and 1852.
LCM(1844,1852) = 22×4611×4631
LCM(1844,1852) = 853772
Factors of 1844
List of positive integer factors of 1844 that divides 1844 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 461, 922, 1844
Factors of 1852
List of positive integer factors of 1852 that divides 1852 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 463, 926, 1852
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1844 and 1852, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1844,1852) = 4
LCM(1844,1852) = ( 1844 × 1852) / 4
LCM(1844,1852) = 3415088 / 4
LCM(1844,1852) = 853772
(i) The LCM of 1852 and 1844 is associative
LCM of 1844 and 1852 = LCM of 1852 and 1844
1. What is the LCM of 1844 and 1852?
Answer: LCM of 1844 and 1852 is 853772.
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 1852?
Answer: Factors of 1852 are 1, 2, 4, 463, 926, 1852. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1852. The greatest factor of 1852 is 1852.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1844 and 1852?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1844 and 1852 = 853772
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1844
1844 = 2 x 2 x 461
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1852
1852 = 2 x 2 x 463
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 853772 = 2 x 2 x 461 x 463
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1844 and 1852 is 853772.