Least Common Multiple of 162 and 165

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 162 and 165 the smallest integer that is 8910 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 165 is 8910.

LCM(162,165) = 8910

LCM of 162 and 165

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

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Least Common Multiple of 162 and 165

LCM of 162 and 165 is 8910

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 162 and 165. First we will calculate the prime factors of 162 and 165.

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

Prime Factorization of 165


3 165
5 55
11 11
1

Prime factors of 165 are 3, 5,11. Prime factorization of 165 in exponential form is:

165 = 31×51×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 162 and 165.

LCM(162,165) = 21×34×51×111
LCM(162,165) = 8910

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

Factors of 165

List of positive integer factors of 165 that divides 165 without a remainder.

1, 3, 5, 11, 15, 33, 55, 165

Least Common Multiple of 162 and 165 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 162 and 165, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(162,165) = 3
LCM(162,165) = ( 162 × 165) / 3
LCM(162,165) = 26730 / 3
LCM(162,165) = 8910

Properties of LCM 162 and 165

(i) The LCM of 165 and 162 is associative

LCM of 162 and 165 = LCM of 165 and 162

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 162 and 165

1. What is the LCM of 162 and 165?

Answer: LCM of 162 and 165 is 8910.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 165?

Answer: Factors of 165 are 1, 3, 5, 11, 15, 33, 55, 165. There are 8 integers that are factors of 165. The greatest factor of 165 is 165.

4. How to Find the LCM of 162 and 165?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 162 and 165 = 8910

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 162

162 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 165

165 = 3 x 5 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 = 8910 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 5 x 11

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 162 and 165 is 8910.