Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 106 is 8692.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 47 | 8131 |
| 51 and 164 | 8364 |
| 128 and 188 | 6016 |
| 44 and 148 | 1628 |
| 108 and 24 | 216 |