Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 167 is 2672.
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 16 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 16 = 10 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 154 | 21714 |
| 59 and 95 | 5605 |
| 64 and 113 | 7232 |
| 62 and 73 | 4526 |
| 183 and 184 | 33672 |