Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 162 is 3564.
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 44 and 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 82 | 7298 |
| 127 and 198 | 25146 |
| 36 and 17 | 612 |
| 189 and 56 | 1512 |
| 43 and 144 | 6192 |