Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 166 is 17098.
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 103 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 103 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 103 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 5 | 40 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 6 | 23 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 8 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 78 | 11310 |
| 179 and 131 | 23449 |
| 65 and 184 | 11960 |
| 90 and 24 | 360 |
| 42 and 22 | 462 |