Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 163 is 17767.
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 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 109 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 109 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 1 = 54 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 182 | 23842 |
| 37 and 87 | 3219 |
| 100 and 196 | 4900 |
| 93 and 138 | 4278 |
| 82 and 77 | 6314 |