LCM for 162 and 243

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 243?

Answer: LCM of 162 and 243 is 486

(Four hundred eighty-six)

Finding LCM for 162 and 243 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 162 and 243 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 162 and 243 is 81, so

LCM = (162 × 243) ÷ 81

LCM = 39366 ÷ 81

LCM = 486

Finding LCM for 162 and 243 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 162 and 243 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 162: 162, 324, 486, 648, 810

Multiples of 243: 243, 486, 729, 972

So the LCM for 162 and 243 is 486

Finding LCM for 162 and 243 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 162 and 243 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 162: 2, 3, 3, 3, 3 (exponent form: 21, 34)

All Prime Factors of 243: 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 (exponent form: 35)

21 × 35 = 486

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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 162 and 243? (The answer is: 486). Select the first number (e.g. '162') and the second number (e.g. '243'). 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

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LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
14724311907
14824335964
14924336207
15024312150
15124336693
15224336936
1532434131
15424337422
15524337665
15624312636
15724338151
15824338394
15924312879
16024338880
16124339123
162243486
16324339609
16424339852
16524313365
16624340338
16724340581
16824313608
16924341067
17024341310
1712434617
17224341796
17324342039
17424314094
17524342525
17624342768

FAQ

What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 243?

LCM of 162 and 243 is 486

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