Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 45 is 7470.
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 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 45 = 3 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 47 | 6815 |
| 185 and 45 | 1665 |
| 111 and 17 | 1887 |
| 24 and 129 | 1032 |
| 167 and 115 | 19205 |