Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 27 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 27 and 165 is 1485.
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 27 and 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 27 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 27 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 27 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 38 | 1292 |
| 138 and 124 | 8556 |
| 11 and 76 | 836 |
| 100 and 44 | 1100 |
| 112 and 199 | 22288 |