Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 83 is 13612.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 81 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 81 ÷ 2 = 40 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 173 | 19203 |
| 32 and 15 | 480 |
| 70 and 148 | 5180 |
| 20 and 112 | 560 |
| 197 and 39 | 7683 |