Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 13
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 13 is 2145.
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 13?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 13 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 13 = 12 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 142 | 26270 |
| 142 and 39 | 5538 |
| 144 and 145 | 20880 |
| 149 and 26 | 3874 |
| 188 and 67 | 12596 |