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What is the LCM of 162 and 480?

The LCM of 162 and 480 is 12960.

Steps to find LCM

  1. Find the prime factorization of 162
    162 = 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3
  2. Find the prime factorization of 480
    480 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 5
  3. Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the LCM:

    LCM = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 3 × 5
  4. LCM = 12960

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