Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 66 is 5412.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 32 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 2 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 68 | 11900 |
| 120 and 188 | 5640 |
| 88 and 110 | 440 |
| 46 and 107 | 4922 |
| 137 and 85 | 11645 |