Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 166 is 12118.
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 146 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 146 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 146 ÷ 20 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 99 and 38 | 3762 |
| 162 and 156 | 4212 |
| 60 and 97 | 5820 |
| 158 and 117 | 18486 |
| 104 and 85 | 8840 |