Least Common Multiple of 161 and 167

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 161 and 167 the smallest integer that is 26887 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 167 is 26887.

LCM(161,167) = 26887

LCM of 161 and 167

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

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 161 and 167

LCM of 161 and 167 is 26887

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 161 and 167. First we will calculate the prime factors of 161 and 167.

Prime Factorization of 161


7 161
23 23
1

Prime factors of 161 are 7,23. Prime factorization of 161 in exponential form is:

161 = 71×231

Prime Factorization of 167


167 167
1

Prime factors of 167 are 167. Prime factorization of 167 in exponential form is:

167 = 1671

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 161 and 167.

LCM(161,167) = 71×231×1671
LCM(161,167) = 26887

Factors of 161

List of positive integer factors of 161 that divides 161 without a remainder.

1, 7, 23, 161

Factors of 167

List of positive integer factors of 167 that divides 167 without a remainder.

1, 167

Least Common Multiple of 161 and 167 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 161 and 167, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(161,167) = 1
LCM(161,167) = ( 161 × 167) / 1
LCM(161,167) = 26887 / 1
LCM(161,167) = 26887

Properties of LCM 161 and 167

(i) The LCM of 167 and 161 is associative

LCM of 161 and 167 = LCM of 167 and 161

Related Least Common Multiples of 161

Related Least Common Multiples of 167

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 161 and 167

1. What is the LCM of 161 and 167?

Answer: LCM of 161 and 167 is 26887.

2. What are the Factors of 161?

Answer: Factors of 161 are 1, 7, 23, 161. There are 4 integers that are factors of 161. The greatest factor of 161 is 161.

3. What are the Factors of 167?

Answer: Factors of 167 are 1, 167. There are 2 integers that are factors of 167. The greatest factor of 167 is 167.

4. How to Find the LCM of 161 and 167?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 161 and 167 = 26887

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 161

161 = 7 x 23

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 167

167 = 167

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

LCM = 26887 = 7 x 23 x 167

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 161 and 167 is 26887.