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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1868 and 1874 the smallest integer that is 1750316 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1868 and 1874 is 1750316.
LCM(1868,1874) = 1750316
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 1868 and 1874. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1868 and 1874.
Prime Factorization of 1868
2 | 1868 |
2 | 934 |
467 | 467 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1868 are 2,467. Prime factorization of 1868 in exponential form is:
1868 = 22×4671
Prime Factorization of 1874
2 | 1874 |
937 | 937 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1874 are 2,937. Prime factorization of 1874 in exponential form is:
1874 = 21×9371
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1868 and 1874.
LCM(1868,1874) = 22×4671×9371
LCM(1868,1874) = 1750316
Factors of 1868
List of positive integer factors of 1868 that divides 1868 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 467, 934, 1868
Factors of 1874
List of positive integer factors of 1874 that divides 1874 without a remainder.
1, 2, 937, 1874
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1868 and 1874, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1868,1874) = 2
LCM(1868,1874) = ( 1868 × 1874) / 2
LCM(1868,1874) = 3500632 / 2
LCM(1868,1874) = 1750316
(i) The LCM of 1874 and 1868 is associative
LCM of 1868 and 1874 = LCM of 1874 and 1868
1. What is the LCM of 1868 and 1874?
Answer: LCM of 1868 and 1874 is 1750316.
2. What are the Factors of 1868?
Answer: Factors of 1868 are 1, 2, 4, 467, 934, 1868. There are 6 integers that are factors of 1868. The greatest factor of 1868 is 1868.
3. What are the Factors of 1874?
Answer: Factors of 1874 are 1, 2, 937, 1874. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1874. The greatest factor of 1874 is 1874.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1868 and 1874?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1868 and 1874 = 1750316
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1868
1868 = 2 x 2 x 467
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1874
1874 = 2 x 937
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1750316 = 2 x 2 x 467 x 937
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1868 and 1874 is 1750316.