Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 165 is 8910.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 162 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 162 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 162 ÷ 3 = 54 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 167 | 28557 |
| 48 and 185 | 8880 |
| 14 and 159 | 2226 |
| 151 and 16 | 2416 |
| 158 and 200 | 15800 |