Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 59 is 9794.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 70 | 840 |
| 172 and 199 | 34228 |
| 18 and 160 | 1440 |
| 25 and 172 | 4300 |
| 56 and 169 | 9464 |