Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 164 is 1476.
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 18 and 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 18 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 165 | 17655 |
| 37 and 142 | 5254 |
| 158 and 182 | 14378 |
| 192 and 123 | 7872 |
| 13 and 11 | 143 |