Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 171 is 28557.
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 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 167 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 167 ÷ 4 = 41 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 48 | 336 |
| 156 and 59 | 9204 |
| 147 and 64 | 9408 |
| 98 and 96 | 4704 |
| 154 and 12 | 924 |