Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 199 is 32238.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 162 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 162 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 162 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 97 | 17848 |
| 24 and 42 | 168 |
| 182 and 146 | 13286 |
| 43 and 16 | 688 |
| 101 and 38 | 3838 |