Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 118 is 19706.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 27 | 702 |
| 181 and 140 | 25340 |
| 181 and 129 | 23349 |
| 182 and 107 | 19474 |
| 81 and 182 | 14742 |