Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 78 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 78 and 164 is 6396.
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 78 and 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 78 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 78 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 78 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 78 ÷ 8 = 9 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 37 | 6919 |
| 157 and 79 | 12403 |
| 156 and 78 | 156 |
| 149 and 79 | 11771 |
| 18 and 133 | 2394 |