Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 144 is 7920.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 21 = 6 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 75 and 20 | 300 |
| 116 and 116 | 116 |
| 139 and 120 | 16680 |
| 130 and 197 | 25610 |
| 16 and 177 | 2832 |