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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 167 and 174 the smallest integer that is 29058 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 174 is 29058.
LCM(167,174) = 29058
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 174. First we will calculate the prime factors of 167 and 174.
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 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 167 and 174.
LCM(167,174) = 21×31×291×1671
LCM(167,174) = 29058
Factors of 167
List of positive integer factors of 167 that divides 167 without a remainder.
1, 167
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 167 and 174, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(167,174) = 1
LCM(167,174) = ( 167 × 174) / 1
LCM(167,174) = 29058 / 1
LCM(167,174) = 29058
(i) The LCM of 174 and 167 is associative
LCM of 167 and 174 = LCM of 174 and 167
1. What is the LCM of 167 and 174?
Answer: LCM of 167 and 174 is 29058.
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 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 167 and 174?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 167 and 174 = 29058
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 167
167 = 167
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 = 29058 = 2 x 3 x 29 x 167
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 167 and 174 is 29058.