Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 136 is 22440.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 33 | 4917 |
| 141 and 25 | 3525 |
| 122 and 117 | 14274 |
| 107 and 15 | 1605 |
| 63 and 93 | 1953 |