Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 49 is 7938.
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 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 49 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 88 | 15752 |
| 61 and 136 | 8296 |
| 140 and 18 | 1260 |
| 67 and 191 | 12797 |
| 189 and 171 | 3591 |