Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 113 is 18306.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 62 | 6510 |
| 111 and 157 | 17427 |
| 118 and 174 | 10266 |
| 57 and 47 | 2679 |
| 75 and 197 | 14775 |