Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 171 is 28386.
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 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 166 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 166 ÷ 5 = 33 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 16 | 2320 |
| 77 and 42 | 462 |
| 12 and 136 | 408 |
| 131 and 50 | 6550 |
| 60 and 44 | 660 |