Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 111 is 18426.
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 166 and 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 1 = 55 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 175 | 26425 |
| 129 and 46 | 5934 |
| 128 and 20 | 640 |
| 151 and 35 | 5285 |
| 12 and 118 | 708 |