Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 163 is 30155.
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 185 and 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 163 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 22 = 7 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 14 | 84 |
| 70 and 101 | 7070 |
| 62 and 32 | 992 |
| 146 and 142 | 10366 |
| 75 and 131 | 9825 |