Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 161 is 8372.
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 52 and 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 5 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 128 | 7296 |
| 150 and 50 | 150 |
| 183 and 65 | 11895 |
| 161 and 102 | 16422 |
| 144 and 143 | 20592 |