Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 180 is 7380.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 180 = 0 remainder 164 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 164 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 164 ÷ 16 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 144 | 22608 |
| 116 and 103 | 11948 |
| 184 and 180 | 8280 |
| 126 and 56 | 504 |
| 160 and 89 | 14240 |