Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 166 is 26062.
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 157 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 157 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 157 ÷ 9 = 17 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 165 | 17160 |
| 200 and 197 | 39400 |
| 185 and 129 | 23865 |
| 11 and 45 | 495 |
| 189 and 83 | 15687 |