Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 163 is 7498.
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 46 and 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 49 | 8820 |
| 129 and 108 | 4644 |
| 86 and 36 | 1548 |
| 85 and 191 | 16235 |
| 105 and 94 | 9870 |