Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 165 is 10560.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 27 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 113 | 18871 |
| 37 and 155 | 5735 |
| 119 and 152 | 18088 |
| 111 and 161 | 17871 |
| 116 and 144 | 4176 |