Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 145 is 23635.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 18 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 45 | 2205 |
| 105 and 137 | 14385 |
| 171 and 76 | 684 |
| 106 and 105 | 11130 |
| 89 and 113 | 10057 |