Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 157 is 25905.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 8 = 19 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 151 | 25821 |
| 175 and 86 | 15050 |
| 35 and 40 | 280 |
| 95 and 158 | 15010 |
| 156 and 186 | 4836 |