Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 162 is 13446.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 162 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 4 = 40 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 53 | 7950 |
| 24 and 159 | 1272 |
| 180 and 27 | 540 |
| 156 and 34 | 2652 |
| 144 and 172 | 6192 |