Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 32 is 2656.
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 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 127 | 16510 |
| 29 and 196 | 5684 |
| 157 and 98 | 15386 |
| 84 and 73 | 6132 |
| 86 and 143 | 12298 |