Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 101 is 16564.
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 164 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 25 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 38 | 6726 |
| 15 and 50 | 150 |
| 75 and 105 | 525 |
| 148 and 52 | 1924 |
| 16 and 165 | 2640 |