Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 134 is 11122.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 199 | 23084 |
| 80 and 95 | 1520 |
| 199 and 153 | 30447 |
| 69 and 75 | 1725 |
| 78 and 46 | 1794 |