Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 140 is 5740.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 140 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 24 = 5 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 72 | 504 |
| 72 and 197 | 14184 |
| 121 and 91 | 11011 |
| 92 and 61 | 5612 |
| 18 and 31 | 558 |