Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 150 is 25050.
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 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 17 = 8 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 181 | 35657 |
| 52 and 92 | 1196 |
| 114 and 139 | 15846 |
| 44 and 177 | 7788 |
| 24 and 163 | 3912 |