Least Common Multiple of 162 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 162 and 166 the smallest integer that is 13446 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 166 is 13446.

LCM(162,166) = 13446

LCM of 162 and 166

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

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Least Common Multiple of 162 and 166

LCM of 162 and 166 is 13446

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 162 and 166. First we will calculate the prime factors of 162 and 166.

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 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 162 and 166.

LCM(162,166) = 21×34×831
LCM(162,166) = 13446

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 166

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

1, 2, 83, 166

Least Common Multiple of 162 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 162 and 166, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(162,166) = 2
LCM(162,166) = ( 162 × 166) / 2
LCM(162,166) = 26892 / 2
LCM(162,166) = 13446

Properties of LCM 162 and 166

(i) The LCM of 166 and 162 is associative

LCM of 162 and 166 = LCM of 166 and 162

Related Least Common Multiples of 162

Related Least Common Multiples of 166

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 162 and 166

1. What is the LCM of 162 and 166?

Answer: LCM of 162 and 166 is 13446.

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 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 162 and 166?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 162 and 166 = 13446

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 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 = 13446 = 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 83

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 162 and 166 is 13446.