Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 131 is 21222.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 31 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 80 | 2160 |
| 12 and 99 | 396 |
| 13 and 58 | 754 |
| 158 and 120 | 9480 |
| 156 and 105 | 5460 |