Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 16
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 16 is 368.
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 23 and 16?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 16 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 200 | 17800 |
| 112 and 79 | 8848 |
| 185 and 13 | 2405 |
| 93 and 138 | 4278 |
| 93 and 105 | 3255 |