Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 164 is 1804.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 57 and 60 | 1140 |
| 138 and 143 | 19734 |
| 77 and 140 | 1540 |
| 107 and 27 | 2889 |
| 172 and 82 | 7052 |