Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 66 is 1782.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 21 | 1050 |
| 88 and 156 | 3432 |
| 173 and 167 | 28891 |
| 86 and 35 | 3010 |
| 53 and 37 | 1961 |