Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 102 is 17034.
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 167 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 28 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 64 | 10944 |
| 124 and 29 | 3596 |
| 155 and 112 | 17360 |
| 36 and 139 | 5004 |
| 63 and 149 | 9387 |