Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 163 is 8150.
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 50 and 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 13 = 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 169 and 46 | 7774 |
| 147 and 195 | 9555 |
| 78 and 169 | 1014 |
| 49 and 55 | 2695 |
| 97 and 120 | 11640 |