Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 110 is 330.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 172 | 29756 |
| 24 and 69 | 552 |
| 148 and 162 | 11988 |
| 197 and 98 | 19306 |
| 181 and 73 | 13213 |