Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 163 is 11736.
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 72 and 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 84 | 3276 |
| 137 and 127 | 17399 |
| 132 and 131 | 17292 |
| 15 and 96 | 480 |
| 22 and 27 | 594 |