Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 24
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 24 is 1320.
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 24?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 24 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 24 = 6 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 24 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 45 | 7335 |
| 200 and 98 | 9800 |
| 40 and 173 | 6920 |
| 34 and 87 | 2958 |
| 163 and 38 | 6194 |