Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 166 is 11288.
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 136 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 12 | 444 |
| 121 and 132 | 1452 |
| 155 and 83 | 12865 |
| 105 and 68 | 7140 |
| 187 and 130 | 24310 |