Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 101 is 16362.
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 162 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 19 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 116 | 2436 |
| 24 and 45 | 360 |
| 73 and 92 | 6716 |
| 30 and 95 | 570 |
| 149 and 68 | 10132 |