Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 116 is 4756.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 50 and 110 | 550 |
| 110 and 60 | 660 |
| 156 and 89 | 13884 |
| 12 and 94 | 564 |
| 71 and 108 | 7668 |