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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 154 and 160 the smallest integer that is 12320 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 160 is 12320.
LCM(154,160) = 12320
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 154 and 160. First we will calculate the prime factors of 154 and 160.
Prime Factorization of 154
2 | 154 |
7 | 77 |
11 | 11 |
1 |
Prime factors of 154 are 2, 7,11. Prime factorization of 154 in exponential form is:
154 = 21×71×111
Prime Factorization of 160
2 | 160 |
2 | 80 |
2 | 40 |
2 | 20 |
2 | 10 |
5 | 5 |
1 |
Prime factors of 160 are 2,5. Prime factorization of 160 in exponential form is:
160 = 25×51
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 154 and 160.
LCM(154,160) = 25×51×71×111
LCM(154,160) = 12320
Factors of 154
List of positive integer factors of 154 that divides 154 without a remainder.
1, 2, 7, 11, 14, 22, 77, 154
Factors of 160
List of positive integer factors of 160 that divides 160 without a remainder.
1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 80, 160
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 154 and 160, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(154,160) = 2
LCM(154,160) = ( 154 × 160) / 2
LCM(154,160) = 24640 / 2
LCM(154,160) = 12320
(i) The LCM of 160 and 154 is associative
LCM of 154 and 160 = LCM of 160 and 154
1. What is the LCM of 154 and 160?
Answer: LCM of 154 and 160 is 12320.
2. What are the Factors of 154?
Answer: Factors of 154 are 1, 2, 7, 11, 14, 22, 77, 154. There are 8 integers that are factors of 154. The greatest factor of 154 is 154.
3. What are the Factors of 160?
Answer: Factors of 160 are 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 80, 160. There are 12 integers that are factors of 160. The greatest factor of 160 is 160.
4. How to Find the LCM of 154 and 160?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 154 and 160 = 12320
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 154
154 = 2 x 7 x 11
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 160
160 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 12320 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 7 x 11
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 154 and 160 is 12320.