Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 51 is 8466.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 51 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 88 | 12760 |
| 59 and 82 | 4838 |
| 48 and 104 | 624 |
| 155 and 105 | 3255 |
| 36 and 20 | 180 |