Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 157 is 25591.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 6 = 26 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 47 | 7332 |
| 32 and 20 | 160 |
| 154 and 177 | 27258 |
| 161 and 103 | 16583 |
| 45 and 199 | 8955 |