Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 111 is 18204.
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 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 49 | 6321 |
| 22 and 133 | 2926 |
| 196 and 21 | 588 |
| 131 and 24 | 3144 |
| 139 and 72 | 10008 |