Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 161 is 17549.
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 109 and 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 109 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 109 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 173 | 32351 |
| 152 and 70 | 5320 |
| 191 and 140 | 26740 |
| 145 and 114 | 16530 |
| 49 and 52 | 2548 |