Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 153 is 25551.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 14 = 10 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 50 | 9550 |
| 182 and 143 | 2002 |
| 188 and 144 | 6768 |
| 57 and 120 | 2280 |
| 161 and 18 | 2898 |