Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 148 is 24716.
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 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 19 = 7 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 155 | 30535 |
| 149 and 149 | 149 |
| 137 and 101 | 13837 |
| 61 and 43 | 2623 |
| 107 and 164 | 17548 |