Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 43
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 43 is 7009.
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 43?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 43 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 43 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 71 | 2982 |
| 151 and 197 | 29747 |
| 111 and 71 | 7881 |
| 178 and 20 | 1780 |
| 39 and 49 | 1911 |