LCM for 156 and 260

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 260?

Answer: LCM of 156 and 260 is 780

(Seven hundred eighty)

Finding LCM for 156 and 260 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 156 and 260 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 156 and 260 is 52, so

LCM = (156 × 260) ÷ 52

LCM = 40560 ÷ 52

LCM = 780

Finding LCM for 156 and 260 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 156 and 260 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 156: 156, 312, 468, 624, 780, 936, 1092

Multiples of 260: 260, 520, 780, 1040, 1300

So the LCM for 156 and 260 is 780

Finding LCM for 156 and 260 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 156 and 260 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 260: 2, 2, 5, 13 (exponent form: 22, 51, 131)

22 × 31 × 131 × 51 = 780

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About "Least Common Multiple" Calculator

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 260? (The answer is: 780). Select the first number (e.g. '156') and the second number (e.g. '260'). 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 260?

LCM of 156 and 260 is 780