Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 35 is 805.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 11 | 176 |
| 199 and 179 | 35621 |
| 195 and 72 | 4680 |
| 141 and 123 | 5781 |
| 14 and 14 | 14 |