Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 155 is 25730.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 155 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 11 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 168 | 168 |
| 167 and 132 | 22044 |
| 67 and 122 | 8174 |
| 178 and 150 | 13350 |
| 134 and 27 | 3618 |