Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 164 is 2132.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 135 | 8235 |
| 79 and 91 | 7189 |
| 16 and 53 | 848 |
| 54 and 88 | 2376 |
| 180 and 18 | 180 |