Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 134 is 21842.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 50 | 4700 |
| 195 and 179 | 34905 |
| 95 and 110 | 2090 |
| 73 and 126 | 9198 |
| 165 and 189 | 10395 |