Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 64 is 10816.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 14 | 448 |
| 80 and 38 | 1520 |
| 32 and 100 | 800 |
| 171 and 137 | 23427 |
| 61 and 186 | 11346 |