Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 162 is 11826.
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 73 and 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 24 | 1560 |
| 161 and 160 | 25760 |
| 131 and 137 | 17947 |
| 84 and 122 | 5124 |
| 23 and 65 | 1495 |