Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 164
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 164 is 15908.
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 97 and 164?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 164 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 164 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 164 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 4 | 67 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 30 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 83 | 14857 |
| 164 and 144 | 5904 |
| 101 and 185 | 18685 |
| 124 and 179 | 22196 |
| 55 and 18 | 990 |