Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 132 is 22044.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 196 | 6076 |
| 97 and 40 | 3880 |
| 192 and 32 | 192 |
| 138 and 42 | 966 |
| 138 and 128 | 8832 |