Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 165 is 5280.
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 96 and 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 165 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 4 | 69 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 27 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 127 | 19558 |
| 27 and 50 | 1350 |
| 139 and 77 | 10703 |
| 20 and 163 | 3260 |
| 200 and 51 | 10200 |