Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 153 is 25398.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 13 = 11 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 129 | 4902 |
| 89 and 145 | 12905 |
| 33 and 125 | 4125 |
| 129 and 102 | 4386 |
| 188 and 125 | 23500 |