Least Common Multiple of 170 and 176

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 170 and 176 the smallest integer that is 14960 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 170 and 176 is 14960.

LCM(170,176) = 14960

LCM of 170 and 176

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

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Least Common Multiple of 170 and 176

LCM of 170 and 176 is 14960

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 170 and 176. First we will calculate the prime factors of 170 and 176.

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

Prime Factorization of 176


2 176
2 88
2 44
2 22
11 11
1

Prime factors of 176 are 2,11. Prime factorization of 176 in exponential form is:

176 = 24×111

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 170 and 176.

LCM(170,176) = 24×51×111×171
LCM(170,176) = 14960

Factors of 170

List of positive integer factors of 170 that divides 170 without a remainder.

1, 2, 5, 10, 17, 34, 85, 170

Factors of 176

List of positive integer factors of 176 that divides 176 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 44, 88, 176

Least Common Multiple of 170 and 176 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 170 and 176, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(170,176) = 2
LCM(170,176) = ( 170 × 176) / 2
LCM(170,176) = 29920 / 2
LCM(170,176) = 14960

Properties of LCM 170 and 176

(i) The LCM of 176 and 170 is associative

LCM of 170 and 176 = LCM of 176 and 170

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 170 and 176

1. What is the LCM of 170 and 176?

Answer: LCM of 170 and 176 is 14960.

2. 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.

3. What are the Factors of 176?

Answer: Factors of 176 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 16, 22, 44, 88, 176. There are 10 integers that are factors of 176. The greatest factor of 176 is 176.

4. How to Find the LCM of 170 and 176?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 170 and 176 = 14960

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 170

170 = 2 x 5 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 176

176 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 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 = 14960 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 x 11 x 17

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 170 and 176 is 14960.