Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 198 is 16434.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 166 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 166 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 166 | 16268 |
| 148 and 70 | 5180 |
| 18 and 175 | 3150 |
| 186 and 124 | 372 |
| 121 and 143 | 1573 |