Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 86 is 7138.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 6 = 13 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 161 | 966 |
| 132 and 17 | 2244 |
| 54 and 200 | 5400 |
| 140 and 108 | 3780 |
| 86 and 41 | 3526 |