Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 178 is 29014.
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 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 178 = 0 remainder 163 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 163 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 163 ÷ 15 = 10 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 193 | 32231 |
| 126 and 26 | 1638 |
| 168 and 31 | 5208 |
| 126 and 60 | 1260 |
| 161 and 48 | 7728 |