Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 161
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 161 is 10304.
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 64 and 161?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 161 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 161 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 161 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 31 ÷ 2 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 144 | 144 |
| 103 and 11 | 1133 |
| 185 and 152 | 28120 |
| 28 and 177 | 4956 |
| 195 and 59 | 11505 |