Least Common Multiple of 156 and 158

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 156 and 158 the smallest integer that is 12324 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 158 is 12324.

LCM(156,158) = 12324

LCM of 156 and 158

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

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Least Common Multiple of 156 and 158

LCM of 156 and 158 is 12324

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 156 and 158. First we will calculate the prime factors of 156 and 158.

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

Prime Factorization of 158


2 158
79 79
1

Prime factors of 158 are 2,79. Prime factorization of 158 in exponential form is:

158 = 21×791

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 156 and 158.

LCM(156,158) = 22×31×131×791
LCM(156,158) = 12324

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

Factors of 158

List of positive integer factors of 158 that divides 158 without a remainder.

1, 2, 79, 158

Least Common Multiple of 156 and 158 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 156 and 158, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(156,158) = 2
LCM(156,158) = ( 156 × 158) / 2
LCM(156,158) = 24648 / 2
LCM(156,158) = 12324

Properties of LCM 156 and 158

(i) The LCM of 158 and 156 is associative

LCM of 156 and 158 = LCM of 158 and 156

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 156 and 158

1. What is the LCM of 156 and 158?

Answer: LCM of 156 and 158 is 12324.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 158?

Answer: Factors of 158 are 1, 2, 79, 158. There are 4 integers that are factors of 158. The greatest factor of 158 is 158.

4. How to Find the LCM of 156 and 158?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 156 and 158 = 12324

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 156

156 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 13

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 158

158 = 2 x 79

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 12324 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 13 x 79

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 156 and 158 is 12324.