Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 83 is 14027.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 83 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 3 = 27 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 164 | 4756 |
| 110 and 161 | 17710 |
| 171 and 86 | 14706 |
| 88 and 29 | 2552 |
| 63 and 93 | 1953 |