Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 166 is 23074.
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 139 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 139 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 139 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 139 ÷ 27 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 48 | 7152 |
| 106 and 102 | 5406 |
| 100 and 190 | 1900 |
| 93 and 185 | 17205 |
| 191 and 93 | 17763 |