Least Common Multiple of 151 and 157

Created By : Jatin Gogia

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

LCM of 151 and 157

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 151 and 157

LCM of 151 and 157 is 23707

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
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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

Least Common Multiple of 151 and 157 with GCF Formula

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

Properties of LCM 151 and 157

(i) The LCM of 157 and 151 is associative

LCM of 151 and 157 = LCM of 157 and 151

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 151 and 157

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.