Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 143 is 23452.
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 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 143 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 21 = 6 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 74 | 8658 |
| 56 and 70 | 280 |
| 182 and 63 | 1638 |
| 174 and 199 | 34626 |
| 54 and 183 | 3294 |