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Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty
Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 151 and 157 the smallest integer that is 23707 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 157 is 23707.
LCM(151,157) = 23707
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 157. First we will calculate the prime factors of 151 and 157.
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 157
157 | 157 |
1 |
Prime factors of 157 are 157. Prime factorization of 157 in exponential form is:
157 = 1571
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 151 and 157.
LCM(151,157) = 1511×1571
LCM(151,157) = 23707
Factors of 151
List of positive integer factors of 151 that divides 151 without a remainder.
1, 151
Factors of 157
List of positive integer factors of 157 that divides 157 without a remainder.
1, 157
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 151 and 157, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(151,157) = 1
LCM(151,157) = ( 151 × 157) / 1
LCM(151,157) = 23707 / 1
LCM(151,157) = 23707
(i) The LCM of 157 and 151 is associative
LCM of 151 and 157 = LCM of 157 and 151
1. What is the LCM of 151 and 157?
Answer: LCM of 151 and 157 is 23707.
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 157?
Answer: Factors of 157 are 1, 157. There are 2 integers that are factors of 157. The greatest factor of 157 is 157.
4. How to Find the LCM of 151 and 157?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 151 and 157 = 23707
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 151
151 = 151
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 157
157 = 157
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 23707 = 151 x 157
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 151 and 157 is 23707.