Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 96 is 15456.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 117 | 12519 |
| 169 and 158 | 26702 |
| 85 and 170 | 170 |
| 136 and 61 | 8296 |
| 51 and 124 | 6324 |