Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 161 is 30912.
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 192 and 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 161 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 31 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 80 | 11440 |
| 148 and 21 | 3108 |
| 172 and 17 | 2924 |
| 88 and 113 | 9944 |
| 82 and 124 | 5084 |