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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1888 and 1894 the smallest integer that is 1787936 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1888 and 1894 is 1787936.
LCM(1888,1894) = 1787936
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 1888 and 1894. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1888 and 1894.
Prime Factorization of 1888
2 | 1888 |
2 | 944 |
2 | 472 |
2 | 236 |
2 | 118 |
59 | 59 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1888 are 2,59. Prime factorization of 1888 in exponential form is:
1888 = 25×591
Prime Factorization of 1894
2 | 1894 |
947 | 947 |
1 |
Prime factors of 1894 are 2,947. Prime factorization of 1894 in exponential form is:
1894 = 21×9471
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1888 and 1894.
LCM(1888,1894) = 25×591×9471
LCM(1888,1894) = 1787936
Factors of 1888
List of positive integer factors of 1888 that divides 1888 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 59, 118, 236, 472, 944, 1888
Factors of 1894
List of positive integer factors of 1894 that divides 1894 without a remainder.
1, 2, 947, 1894
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1888 and 1894, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(1888,1894) = 2
LCM(1888,1894) = ( 1888 × 1894) / 2
LCM(1888,1894) = 3575872 / 2
LCM(1888,1894) = 1787936
(i) The LCM of 1894 and 1888 is associative
LCM of 1888 and 1894 = LCM of 1894 and 1888
1. What is the LCM of 1888 and 1894?
Answer: LCM of 1888 and 1894 is 1787936.
2. What are the Factors of 1888?
Answer: Factors of 1888 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 59, 118, 236, 472, 944, 1888. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1888. The greatest factor of 1888 is 1888.
3. What are the Factors of 1894?
Answer: Factors of 1894 are 1, 2, 947, 1894. There are 4 integers that are factors of 1894. The greatest factor of 1894 is 1894.
4. How to Find the LCM of 1888 and 1894?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 1888 and 1894 = 1787936
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1888
1888 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 59
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1894
1894 = 2 x 947
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 1787936 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 59 x 947
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1888 and 1894 is 1787936.