Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 64 is 10560.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 176 | 3344 |
| 160 and 22 | 1760 |
| 159 and 144 | 7632 |
| 135 and 77 | 10395 |
| 180 and 12 | 180 |