Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 112 is 9072.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 165 | 165 |
| 15 and 56 | 840 |
| 185 and 18 | 3330 |
| 187 and 168 | 31416 |
| 86 and 47 | 4042 |