Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 126 is 1134.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 14 | 840 |
| 54 and 26 | 702 |
| 73 and 24 | 1752 |
| 42 and 152 | 3192 |
| 85 and 51 | 255 |