Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 161 is 5957.
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 37 and 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 166 | 12118 |
| 160 and 10 | 160 |
| 193 and 41 | 7913 |
| 66 and 168 | 1848 |
| 21 and 72 | 504 |