Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 144 is 23184.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 17 = 8 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 97 | 4462 |
| 105 and 43 | 4515 |
| 41 and 159 | 6519 |
| 87 and 57 | 1653 |
| 140 and 35 | 140 |