Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 64 is 5184.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 156 | 780 |
| 33 and 134 | 4422 |
| 89 and 10 | 890 |
| 120 and 82 | 4920 |
| 156 and 123 | 6396 |