Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 113 is 18532.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 86 | 6794 |
| 60 and 13 | 780 |
| 177 and 155 | 27435 |
| 131 and 107 | 14017 |
| 168 and 74 | 6216 |