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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 167 and 170 the smallest integer that is 28390 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 170 is 28390.
LCM(167,170) = 28390
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 167 and 170. First we will calculate the prime factors of 167 and 170.
Prime Factorization of 167
167 | 167 |
1 |
Prime factors of 167 are 167. Prime factorization of 167 in exponential form is:
167 = 1671
Prime Factorization of 170
2 | 170 |
5 | 85 |
17 | 17 |
1 |
Prime factors of 170 are 2, 5,17. Prime factorization of 170 in exponential form is:
170 = 21×51×171
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 167 and 170.
LCM(167,170) = 21×51×171×1671
LCM(167,170) = 28390
Factors of 167
List of positive integer factors of 167 that divides 167 without a remainder.
1, 167
Factors of 170
List of positive integer factors of 170 that divides 170 without a remainder.
1, 2, 5, 10, 17, 34, 85, 170
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 167 and 170, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(167,170) = 1
LCM(167,170) = ( 167 × 170) / 1
LCM(167,170) = 28390 / 1
LCM(167,170) = 28390
(i) The LCM of 170 and 167 is associative
LCM of 167 and 170 = LCM of 170 and 167
1. What is the LCM of 167 and 170?
Answer: LCM of 167 and 170 is 28390.
2. 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.
3. What are the Factors of 170?
Answer: Factors of 170 are 1, 2, 5, 10, 17, 34, 85, 170. There are 8 integers that are factors of 170. The greatest factor of 170 is 170.
4. How to Find the LCM of 167 and 170?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 167 and 170 = 28390
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 167
167 = 167
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 170
170 = 2 x 5 x 17
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 28390 = 2 x 5 x 17 x 167
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 167 and 170 is 28390.