Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 128 is 10368.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 62 | 8866 |
| 188 and 25 | 4700 |
| 89 and 197 | 17533 |
| 186 and 104 | 9672 |
| 156 and 59 | 9204 |