Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 109 is 17876.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 1 = 54 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 181 | 7602 |
| 44 and 167 | 7348 |
| 170 and 128 | 10880 |
| 173 and 197 | 34081 |
| 20 and 74 | 740 |