Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 180 is 29340.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 180 = 0 remainder 163 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 163 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 163 ÷ 17 = 9 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 53 | 8162 |
| 33 and 147 | 1617 |
| 168 and 47 | 7896 |
| 56 and 54 | 1512 |
| 159 and 180 | 9540 |