Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 76 is 6156.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 76 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 10 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 175 | 6650 |
| 26 and 66 | 858 |
| 155 and 98 | 15190 |
| 95 and 174 | 16530 |
| 69 and 153 | 3519 |