Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 197 is 32111.
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 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 163 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 163 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 163 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 27 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 27 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 14 and 197 | 2758 |
| 98 and 77 | 1078 |
| 77 and 179 | 13783 |
| 171 and 49 | 8379 |
| 29 and 49 | 1421 |