Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 198 is 990.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 165 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 165 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 51 and 88 | 4488 |
| 179 and 157 | 28103 |
| 21 and 70 | 210 |
| 112 and 118 | 6608 |
| 116 and 46 | 2668 |