Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 38 is 6194.
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 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 38 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 149 | 29502 |
| 106 and 22 | 1166 |
| 118 and 157 | 18526 |
| 159 and 44 | 6996 |
| 76 and 86 | 3268 |