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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 185 and 192 the smallest integer that is 35520 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 192 is 35520.
LCM(185,192) = 35520
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 185 and 192. First we will calculate the prime factors of 185 and 192.
Prime Factorization of 185
5 | 185 |
37 | 37 |
1 |
Prime factors of 185 are 5,37. Prime factorization of 185 in exponential form is:
185 = 51×371
Prime Factorization of 192
2 | 192 |
2 | 96 |
2 | 48 |
2 | 24 |
2 | 12 |
2 | 6 |
3 | 3 |
1 |
Prime factors of 192 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 192 in exponential form is:
192 = 26×31
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 185 and 192.
LCM(185,192) = 26×31×51×371
LCM(185,192) = 35520
Factors of 185
List of positive integer factors of 185 that divides 185 without a remainder.
1, 5, 37, 185
Factors of 192
List of positive integer factors of 192 that divides 192 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64, 96, 192
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 185 and 192, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(185,192) = 1
LCM(185,192) = ( 185 × 192) / 1
LCM(185,192) = 35520 / 1
LCM(185,192) = 35520
(i) The LCM of 192 and 185 is associative
LCM of 185 and 192 = LCM of 192 and 185
1. What is the LCM of 185 and 192?
Answer: LCM of 185 and 192 is 35520.
2. What are the Factors of 185?
Answer: Factors of 185 are 1, 5, 37, 185. There are 4 integers that are factors of 185. The greatest factor of 185 is 185.
3. What are the Factors of 192?
Answer: Factors of 192 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64, 96, 192. There are 14 integers that are factors of 192. The greatest factor of 192 is 192.
4. How to Find the LCM of 185 and 192?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 185 and 192 = 35520
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 185
185 = 5 x 37
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 192
192 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 35520 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 5 x 37
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 185 and 192 is 35520.