Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 166 is 11454.
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 138 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 138 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 138 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 138 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 83 | 3901 |
| 90 and 149 | 13410 |
| 141 and 35 | 4935 |
| 112 and 194 | 10864 |
| 197 and 116 | 22852 |