Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 165 is 27885.
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 169 and 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 4 = 41 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 119 | 3332 |
| 25 and 140 | 700 |
| 154 and 31 | 4774 |
| 90 and 112 | 5040 |
| 157 and 78 | 12246 |