Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 164 is 18204.
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 111 and 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 111 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 3 | 111 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 53 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 161 | 16583 |
| 56 and 20 | 280 |
| 99 and 159 | 5247 |
| 63 and 55 | 3465 |
| 193 and 173 | 33389 |