Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 120 is 9960.
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 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 120 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 24 | 792 |
| 163 and 40 | 6520 |
| 102 and 71 | 7242 |
| 183 and 141 | 8601 |
| 171 and 35 | 5985 |