Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 81 is 13446.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 81 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 4 = 20 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 138 | 7866 |
| 125 and 125 | 125 |
| 199 and 68 | 13532 |
| 45 and 54 | 270 |
| 25 and 191 | 4775 |