Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 44 is 7172.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 63 | 5418 |
| 68 and 51 | 204 |
| 62 and 26 | 806 |
| 37 and 20 | 740 |
| 150 and 58 | 4350 |