Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 153 is 25092.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 11 = 13 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 184 | 11960 |
| 57 and 37 | 2109 |
| 164 and 63 | 10332 |
| 156 and 185 | 28860 |
| 168 and 127 | 21336 |