Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 164 is 5904.
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 144 and 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 144 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 144 ÷ 20 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 196 | 7644 |
| 116 and 94 | 5452 |
| 77 and 28 | 308 |
| 135 and 143 | 19305 |
| 101 and 196 | 19796 |