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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 186 and 190 the smallest integer that is 17670 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 190 is 17670.
LCM(186,190) = 17670
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 186 and 190. First we will calculate the prime factors of 186 and 190.
Prime Factorization of 186
2 | 186 |
3 | 93 |
31 | 31 |
1 |
Prime factors of 186 are 2, 3,31. Prime factorization of 186 in exponential form is:
186 = 21×31×311
Prime Factorization of 190
2 | 190 |
5 | 95 |
19 | 19 |
1 |
Prime factors of 190 are 2, 5,19. Prime factorization of 190 in exponential form is:
190 = 21×51×191
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 186 and 190.
LCM(186,190) = 21×31×51×191×311
LCM(186,190) = 17670
Factors of 186
List of positive integer factors of 186 that divides 186 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 31, 62, 93, 186
Factors of 190
List of positive integer factors of 190 that divides 190 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 19, 38, 95, 190
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 186 and 190, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(186,190) = 2
LCM(186,190) = ( 186 × 190) / 2
LCM(186,190) = 35340 / 2
LCM(186,190) = 17670
(i) The LCM of 190 and 186 is associative
LCM of 186 and 190 = LCM of 190 and 186
1. What is the LCM of 186 and 190?
Answer: LCM of 186 and 190 is 17670.
2. What are the Factors of 186?
Answer: Factors of 186 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 31, 62, 93, 186. There are 8 integers that are factors of 186. The greatest factor of 186 is 186.
3. What are the Factors of 190?
Answer: Factors of 190 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 19, 38, 95, 190. There are 8 integers that are factors of 190. The greatest factor of 190 is 190.
4. How to Find the LCM of 186 and 190?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 186 and 190 = 17670
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 186
186 = 2 x 3 x 31
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 190
190 = 2 x 5 x 19
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 17670 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 19 x 31
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 186 and 190 is 17670.