Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 163 is 3912.
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 24 and 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 24 = 6 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 24 | 600 |
| 10 and 72 | 360 |
| 195 and 198 | 12870 |
| 148 and 27 | 3996 |
| 90 and 175 | 3150 |