Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 39 is 6396.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 39 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 80 and 81 | 6480 |
| 186 and 19 | 3534 |
| 180 and 128 | 5760 |
| 78 and 12 | 156 |
| 149 and 65 | 9685 |