Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 36 is 5868.
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 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 171 | 16587 |
| 143 and 179 | 25597 |
| 60 and 92 | 1380 |
| 47 and 58 | 2726 |
| 140 and 97 | 13580 |