Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 97 is 15908.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 186 | 8742 |
| 37 and 16 | 592 |
| 74 and 166 | 6142 |
| 144 and 88 | 1584 |
| 182 and 129 | 23478 |