Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 114 is 18354.
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 161 and 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 68 | 9452 |
| 100 and 185 | 3700 |
| 149 and 193 | 28757 |
| 168 and 13 | 2184 |
| 61 and 73 | 4453 |