Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 86 is 14018.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 9 = 8 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 99 | 5544 |
| 138 and 125 | 17250 |
| 191 and 190 | 36290 |
| 13 and 68 | 884 |
| 99 and 83 | 8217 |