Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 67 is 10988.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 140 | 420 |
| 21 and 156 | 1092 |
| 154 and 146 | 11242 |
| 188 and 199 | 37412 |
| 38 and 188 | 3572 |