Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 176 is 28688.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 163 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 163 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 163 ÷ 13 = 12 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 56 | 224 |
| 84 and 188 | 3948 |
| 37 and 152 | 5624 |
| 168 and 113 | 18984 |
| 53 and 167 | 8851 |