Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 73 is 11826.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 17 | 2329 |
| 61 and 102 | 6222 |
| 158 and 113 | 17854 |
| 127 and 116 | 14732 |
| 196 and 140 | 980 |