Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 161 is 16422.
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 102 and 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 102 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 3 | 102 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 4 | 59 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 43 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 7 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 150 | 4350 |
| 177 and 76 | 13452 |
| 95 and 139 | 13205 |
| 47 and 61 | 2867 |
| 109 and 115 | 12535 |