Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 65 is 10530.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 1 = 32 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 157 | 21195 |
| 73 and 146 | 146 |
| 42 and 184 | 3864 |
| 32 and 134 | 2144 |
| 71 and 31 | 2201 |