Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 167 is 2171.
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 13 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 13 = 12 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 135 | 9855 |
| 136 and 155 | 21080 |
| 133 and 67 | 8911 |
| 22 and 166 | 1826 |
| 138 and 190 | 13110 |