Least Common Multiple of 160 and 180

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 180 the smallest integer that is 1440 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 160 and 180 is 1440.

LCM(160,180) = 1440

LCM of 160 and 180

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

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Least Common Multiple of 160 and 180

LCM of 160 and 180 is 1440

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 160 and 180. First we will calculate the prime factors of 160 and 180.

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 180


2 180
2 90
3 45
3 15
5 5
1

Prime factors of 180 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 180 in exponential form is:

180 = 22×32×51

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 160 and 180.

LCM(160,180) = 25×32×51
LCM(160,180) = 1440

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 180

List of positive integer factors of 180 that divides 180 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 30, 36, 45, 60, 90, 180

Least Common Multiple of 160 and 180 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 180, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(160,180) = 20
LCM(160,180) = ( 160 × 180) / 20
LCM(160,180) = 28800 / 20
LCM(160,180) = 1440

Properties of LCM 160 and 180

(i) The LCM of 180 and 160 is associative

LCM of 160 and 180 = LCM of 180 and 160

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 160 and 180

1. What is the LCM of 160 and 180?

Answer: LCM of 160 and 180 is 1440.

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 180?

Answer: Factors of 180 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 30, 36, 45, 60, 90, 180. There are 18 integers that are factors of 180. The greatest factor of 180 is 180.

4. How to Find the LCM of 160 and 180?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 160 and 180 = 1440

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 180

180 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 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 = 1440 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 x 3 x 5

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 160 and 180 is 1440.