Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 103 is 16892.
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 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 39 | 2340 |
| 175 and 11 | 1925 |
| 21 and 131 | 2751 |
| 153 and 42 | 2142 |
| 48 and 145 | 6960 |