Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 90 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 90 and 165 is 990.
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 90 and 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 90 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 90 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 90 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 75 |
| 3 | 90 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 75 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 188 | 10716 |
| 112 and 167 | 18704 |
| 35 and 168 | 840 |
| 73 and 160 | 11680 |
| 129 and 128 | 16512 |