Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 164 is 1148.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 41 | 5863 |
| 129 and 126 | 5418 |
| 162 and 89 | 14418 |
| 194 and 97 | 194 |
| 81 and 131 | 10611 |