
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 166 is 1826.
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 11 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 11 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 11 |
2 | 166 ÷ 11 = 15 remainder 1 |
3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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126 and 164 | 10332 |
199 and 108 | 21492 |
15 and 69 | 345 |
51 and 198 | 3366 |
70 and 51 | 3570 |