Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 37 is 6142.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 48 | 384 |
| 89 and 158 | 14062 |
| 114 and 138 | 2622 |
| 89 and 86 | 7654 |
| 149 and 41 | 6109 |