Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 52 is 8476.
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 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 192 | 192 |
| 83 and 21 | 1743 |
| 191 and 35 | 6685 |
| 185 and 17 | 3145 |
| 148 and 146 | 10804 |