Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 183 is 29463.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 161 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 161 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 161 ÷ 22 = 7 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 61 and 161 | 9821 |
| 132 and 83 | 10956 |
| 185 and 148 | 740 |
| 38 and 179 | 6802 |
| 158 and 156 | 12324 |