Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 164 is 11972.
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 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 196 | 13524 |
| 116 and 56 | 1624 |
| 119 and 144 | 17136 |
| 79 and 126 | 9954 |
| 36 and 106 | 1908 |