Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 193 is 32038.
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 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 166 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 166 ÷ 27 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 114 | 19722 |
| 197 and 60 | 11820 |
| 86 and 200 | 8600 |
| 179 and 168 | 30072 |
| 88 and 148 | 3256 |