Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 167 is 24382.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 146 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 146 ÷ 21 = 6 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 57 | 10203 |
| 166 and 118 | 9794 |
| 18 and 83 | 1494 |
| 165 and 158 | 26070 |
| 48 and 52 | 624 |