Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 161 is 644.
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 28 and 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 29 | 348 |
| 96 and 76 | 1824 |
| 60 and 105 | 420 |
| 69 and 134 | 9246 |
| 188 and 38 | 3572 |