Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 167 is 27555.
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 165 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 165 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 165 ÷ 2 = 82 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 47 | 7849 |
| 143 and 65 | 715 |
| 80 and 158 | 6320 |
| 192 and 177 | 11328 |
| 128 and 25 | 3200 |