LCM for 156 and 234

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 234?

Answer: LCM of 156 and 234 is 468

(Four hundred sixty-eight)

Finding LCM for 156 and 234 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 156 and 234 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 156 and 234 is 78, so

LCM = (156 × 234) ÷ 78

LCM = 36504 ÷ 78

LCM = 468

Finding LCM for 156 and 234 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 156 and 234 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 156: 156, 312, 468, 624, 780

Multiples of 234: 234, 468, 702, 936

So the LCM for 156 and 234 is 468

Finding LCM for 156 and 234 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 156 and 234 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 156: 2, 2, 3, 13 (exponent form: 22, 31, 131)

All Prime Factors of 234: 2, 3, 3, 13 (exponent form: 21, 32, 131)

22 × 32 × 131 = 468

See Also

LCM Table

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1432342574
1442341872
14523433930
14623417082
14723411466
14823417316
14923434866
1502345850
15123435334
15223417784
1532343978
15423418018
15523436270
156234
15723436738
15823418486
15923412402
16023418720
16123437674
1622342106
16323438142
16423419188
16523412870
16623419422
16723439078
1682346552
1692343042
17023419890

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This calculator will help you find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 234? (The answer is: 468). Select the first number (e.g. '156') and the second number (e.g. '234'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) also known as the Lowest Common Multiple or Smallest Common Multiple of 2 numbers - it is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 234?

LCM of 156 and 234 is 468