Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 116 is 9396.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 11 | 638 |
| 115 and 105 | 2415 |
| 24 and 60 | 120 |
| 91 and 169 | 1183 |
| 185 and 169 | 31265 |