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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 151 and 156 the smallest integer that is 23556 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 156 is 23556.
LCM(151,156) = 23556
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 151 and 156. First we will calculate the prime factors of 151 and 156.
Prime Factorization of 151
151 | 151 |
1 |
Prime factors of 151 are 151. Prime factorization of 151 in exponential form is:
151 = 1511
Prime Factorization of 156
2 | 156 |
2 | 78 |
3 | 39 |
13 | 13 |
1 |
Prime factors of 156 are 2, 3,13. Prime factorization of 156 in exponential form is:
156 = 22×31×131
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 151 and 156.
LCM(151,156) = 22×31×131×1511
LCM(151,156) = 23556
Factors of 151
List of positive integer factors of 151 that divides 151 without a remainder.
1, 151
Factors of 156
List of positive integer factors of 156 that divides 156 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 13, 26, 39, 52, 78, 156
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 151 and 156, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(151,156) = 1
LCM(151,156) = ( 151 × 156) / 1
LCM(151,156) = 23556 / 1
LCM(151,156) = 23556
(i) The LCM of 156 and 151 is associative
LCM of 151 and 156 = LCM of 156 and 151
1. What is the LCM of 151 and 156?
Answer: LCM of 151 and 156 is 23556.
2. What are the Factors of 151?
Answer: Factors of 151 are 1, 151. There are 2 integers that are factors of 151. The greatest factor of 151 is 151.
3. What are the Factors of 156?
Answer: Factors of 156 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 13, 26, 39, 52, 78, 156. There are 12 integers that are factors of 156. The greatest factor of 156 is 156.
4. How to Find the LCM of 151 and 156?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 151 and 156 = 23556
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 151
151 = 151
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 156
156 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 13
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 23556 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 13 x 151
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 151 and 156 is 23556.