Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 176 is 14608.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 166 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 166 ÷ 10 = 16 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 39 | 273 |
| 171 and 144 | 2736 |
| 141 and 85 | 11985 |
| 50 and 28 | 700 |
| 162 and 136 | 11016 |