Least Common Multiple of 159 and 166

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 159 and 166 the smallest integer that is 26394 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 166 is 26394.

LCM(159,166) = 26394

LCM of 159 and 166

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

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Least Common Multiple of 159 and 166

LCM of 159 and 166 is 26394

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 159 and 166. First we will calculate the prime factors of 159 and 166.

Prime Factorization of 159


3 159
53 53
1

Prime factors of 159 are 3,53. Prime factorization of 159 in exponential form is:

159 = 31×531

Prime Factorization of 166


2 166
83 83
1

Prime factors of 166 are 2,83. Prime factorization of 166 in exponential form is:

166 = 21×831

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 159 and 166.

LCM(159,166) = 21×31×531×831
LCM(159,166) = 26394

Factors of 159

List of positive integer factors of 159 that divides 159 without a remainder.

1, 3, 53, 159

Factors of 166

List of positive integer factors of 166 that divides 166 without a remainder.

1, 2, 83, 166

Least Common Multiple of 159 and 166 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 159 and 166, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(159,166) = 1
LCM(159,166) = ( 159 × 166) / 1
LCM(159,166) = 26394 / 1
LCM(159,166) = 26394

Properties of LCM 159 and 166

(i) The LCM of 166 and 159 is associative

LCM of 159 and 166 = LCM of 166 and 159

Related Least Common Multiples of 159

Related Least Common Multiples of 166

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 159 and 166

1. What is the LCM of 159 and 166?

Answer: LCM of 159 and 166 is 26394.

2. What are the Factors of 159?

Answer: Factors of 159 are 1, 3, 53, 159. There are 4 integers that are factors of 159. The greatest factor of 159 is 159.

3. What are the Factors of 166?

Answer: Factors of 166 are 1, 2, 83, 166. There are 4 integers that are factors of 166. The greatest factor of 166 is 166.

4. How to Find the LCM of 159 and 166?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 159 and 166 = 26394

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 159

159 = 3 x 53

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 166

166 = 2 x 83

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

LCM = 26394 = 2 x 3 x 53 x 83

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 159 and 166 is 26394.