Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 62 is 10106.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 172 | 2580 |
| 104 and 196 | 5096 |
| 24 and 187 | 4488 |
| 172 and 167 | 28724 |
| 170 and 106 | 9010 |