Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 154 is 25102.
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 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 9 = 17 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 99 | 11781 |
| 198 and 172 | 17028 |
| 126 and 32 | 2016 |
| 185 and 12 | 2220 |
| 62 and 32 | 992 |