
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 165 is 31515.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 191 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 26 |
2 | 165 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 9 |
3 | 26 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 8 |
4 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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42 and 10 | 210 |
59 and 62 | 3658 |
78 and 188 | 7332 |
137 and 69 | 9453 |
114 and 122 | 6954 |