Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 167 is 21710.
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 130 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 130 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 130 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 74 | 13394 |
| 178 and 199 | 35422 |
| 124 and 153 | 18972 |
| 78 and 39 | 78 |
| 11 and 144 | 1584 |