Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 37 is 6068.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 76 | 8740 |
| 139 and 86 | 11954 |
| 123 and 166 | 20418 |
| 155 and 190 | 5890 |
| 44 and 87 | 3828 |