Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 191 is 31515.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 165 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 165 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 125 | 21375 |
| 44 and 120 | 1320 |
| 37 and 94 | 3478 |
| 162 and 115 | 18630 |
| 196 and 74 | 7252 |