Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 50 is 4050.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 135 | 25785 |
| 36 and 62 | 1116 |
| 95 and 139 | 13205 |
| 29 and 91 | 2639 |
| 101 and 75 | 7575 |