Least Common Multiple of 160 and 176

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 160 and 176 the smallest integer that is 1760 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 176 is 1760.

LCM(160,176) = 1760

LCM of 160 and 176

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

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Least Common Multiple of 160 and 176

LCM of 160 and 176 is 1760

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 160 and 176. First we will calculate the prime factors of 160 and 176.

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

Prime Factorization of 176


2 176
2 88
2 44
2 22
11 11
1

Prime factors of 176 are 2,11. Prime factorization of 176 in exponential form is:

176 = 24×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 160 and 176.

LCM(160,176) = 25×51×111
LCM(160,176) = 1760

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

Factors of 176

List of positive integer factors of 176 that divides 176 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 44, 88, 176

Least Common Multiple of 160 and 176 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 160 and 176, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(160,176) = 16
LCM(160,176) = ( 160 × 176) / 16
LCM(160,176) = 28160 / 16
LCM(160,176) = 1760

Properties of LCM 160 and 176

(i) The LCM of 176 and 160 is associative

LCM of 160 and 176 = LCM of 176 and 160

Related Least Common Multiples of 160

Related Least Common Multiples of 176

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 160 and 176

1. What is the LCM of 160 and 176?

Answer: LCM of 160 and 176 is 1760.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 176?

Answer: Factors of 176 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 44, 88, 176. There are 10 integers that are factors of 176. The greatest factor of 176 is 176.

4. How to Find the LCM of 160 and 176?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 160 and 176 = 1760

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 160

160 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 176

176 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 11

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

LCM = 1760 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 11

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 160 and 176 is 1760.