Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 71 is 11431.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 71 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 195 | 37635 |
| 60 and 164 | 2460 |
| 48 and 127 | 6096 |
| 126 and 111 | 4662 |
| 71 and 158 | 11218 |