Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 134 is 22378.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 2 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 94 and 165 | 15510 |
| 124 and 73 | 9052 |
| 123 and 101 | 12423 |
| 21 and 101 | 2121 |
| 14 and 150 | 1050 |