Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 47 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 47 and 164 is 7708.
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 47 and 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 47 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 47 = 3 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 148 | 740 |
| 183 and 66 | 4026 |
| 139 and 12 | 1668 |
| 183 and 174 | 10614 |
| 137 and 171 | 23427 |