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 |
|---|---|
| 185 and 41 | 7585 |
| 195 and 18 | 1170 |
| 198 and 194 | 19206 |
| 121 and 121 | 121 |
| 143 and 98 | 14014 |