Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 59 is 9558.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 33 | 1221 |
| 45 and 85 | 765 |
| 112 and 50 | 2800 |
| 68 and 137 | 9316 |
| 127 and 121 | 15367 |