Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 67 is 10854.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 86 | 14878 |
| 19 and 181 | 3439 |
| 29 and 56 | 1624 |
| 165 and 155 | 5115 |
| 139 and 161 | 22379 |