Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 164 is 31324.
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 191 and 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 164 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 27 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 142 | 1136 |
| 134 and 164 | 10988 |
| 182 and 157 | 28574 |
| 176 and 34 | 2992 |
| 123 and 46 | 5658 |