Least Common Multiple of 157 and 162

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 157 and 162 the smallest integer that is 25434 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 162 is 25434.

LCM(157,162) = 25434

LCM of 157 and 162

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 157 and 162

LCM of 157 and 162 is 25434

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 157 and 162. First we will calculate the prime factors of 157 and 162.

Prime Factorization of 157


157 157
1

Prime factors of 157 are 157. Prime factorization of 157 in exponential form is:

157 = 1571

Prime Factorization of 162


2 162
3 81
3 27
3 9
3 3
1

Prime factors of 162 are 2,3. Prime factorization of 162 in exponential form is:

162 = 21×34

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 157 and 162.

LCM(157,162) = 21×34×1571
LCM(157,162) = 25434

Factors of 157

List of positive integer factors of 157 that divides 157 without a remainder.

1, 157

Factors of 162

List of positive integer factors of 162 that divides 162 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, 54, 81, 162

Least Common Multiple of 157 and 162 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 157 and 162, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(157,162) = 1
LCM(157,162) = ( 157 × 162) / 1
LCM(157,162) = 25434 / 1
LCM(157,162) = 25434

Properties of LCM 157 and 162

(i) The LCM of 162 and 157 is associative

LCM of 157 and 162 = LCM of 162 and 157

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 157 and 162

1. What is the LCM of 157 and 162?

Answer: LCM of 157 and 162 is 25434.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 162?

Answer: Factors of 162 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 18, 27, 54, 81, 162. There are 10 integers that are factors of 162. The greatest factor of 162 is 162.

4. How to Find the LCM of 157 and 162?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 157 and 162 = 25434

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 157

157 = 157

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 162

162 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3

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

LCM = 25434 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 157

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 157 and 162 is 25434.