Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 164 is 820.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 10 and 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 10 = 16 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 66 | 8646 |
| 85 and 56 | 4760 |
| 162 and 30 | 810 |
| 56 and 122 | 3416 |
| 138 and 81 | 3726 |