Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 132 is 21516.
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 163 and 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 31 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 99 | 693 |
| 130 and 112 | 7280 |
| 177 and 49 | 8673 |
| 67 and 160 | 10720 |
| 119 and 107 | 12733 |