Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 46
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 46 is 7774.
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 46?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 46 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 46 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 43 | 6235 |
| 163 and 77 | 12551 |
| 135 and 162 | 810 |
| 29 and 120 | 3480 |
| 157 and 120 | 18840 |