Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 61 is 10126.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 61 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 157 | 20881 |
| 119 and 118 | 14042 |
| 72 and 70 | 2520 |
| 38 and 67 | 2546 |
| 179 and 113 | 20227 |