Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 163 is 27221.
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 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 163 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 4 = 40 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 143 | 20735 |
| 187 and 14 | 2618 |
| 171 and 88 | 15048 |
| 148 and 10 | 740 |
| 80 and 45 | 720 |