Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 152 is 12616.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 14 = 10 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 177 | 20355 |
| 146 and 121 | 17666 |
| 142 and 160 | 11360 |
| 99 and 60 | 1980 |
| 120 and 40 | 120 |