Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 108 is 5940.
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 165 and 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 51 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 19 | 627 |
| 169 and 60 | 10140 |
| 84 and 191 | 16044 |
| 68 and 20 | 340 |
| 71 and 122 | 8662 |