Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 165 is 10230.
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 62 and 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 41 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 41 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 94 | 4230 |
| 194 and 54 | 5238 |
| 39 and 31 | 1209 |
| 68 and 114 | 3876 |
| 128 and 189 | 24192 |