Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 32 is 5216.
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 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 47 | 3196 |
| 139 and 143 | 19877 |
| 95 and 35 | 665 |
| 145 and 103 | 14935 |
| 21 and 58 | 1218 |