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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 166 and 174 the smallest integer that is 14442 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 174 is 14442.
LCM(166,174) = 14442
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 166 and 174. First we will calculate the prime factors of 166 and 174.
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
Prime Factorization of 174
2 | 174 |
3 | 87 |
29 | 29 |
1 |
Prime factors of 174 are 2, 3,29. Prime factorization of 174 in exponential form is:
174 = 21×31×291
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 166 and 174.
LCM(166,174) = 21×31×291×831
LCM(166,174) = 14442
Factors of 166
List of positive integer factors of 166 that divides 166 without a remainder.
1, 2, 83, 166
Factors of 174
List of positive integer factors of 174 that divides 174 without a remainder.
1, 2, 3, 6, 29, 58, 87, 174
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 166 and 174, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(166,174) = 2
LCM(166,174) = ( 166 × 174) / 2
LCM(166,174) = 28884 / 2
LCM(166,174) = 14442
(i) The LCM of 174 and 166 is associative
LCM of 166 and 174 = LCM of 174 and 166
1. What is the LCM of 166 and 174?
Answer: LCM of 166 and 174 is 14442.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 174?
Answer: Factors of 174 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 29, 58, 87, 174. There are 8 integers that are factors of 174. The greatest factor of 174 is 174.
4. How to Find the LCM of 166 and 174?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 166 and 174 = 14442
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 166
166 = 2 x 83
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 174
174 = 2 x 3 x 29
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 14442 = 2 x 3 x 29 x 83
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 166 and 174 is 14442.