159×108

159×108 denotes the product of the integers 159 and 108. In arithmetic, the expression evaluates to 17172, the value obtained by multiplying the two factors.

Prime factorization and basic relations: 17172 = 2^2 × 3^4 × 53. The greatest common divisor of 159 and 108 is 3, so the fraction 159/108 simplifies to 53/36. The least common multiple of 159 and 108 is (159×108)/3 = 5724.

Computation notes: The product can also be computed using the distributive property, for example 159×108 = (160−1)×108 = 17280−108 = 17172, or by expressing 159 as 100+50+9 and distributing accordingly.

Context and interpretation: As a dimension, 159 by 108 describes a rectangle with those side lengths and area 17172 square units. In mathematical contexts, the pair (159,108) represents two integers whose product is 17172, and their relationship is characterized by a greatest common divisor of 3 and a least common multiple of 5724.