Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 192 is 32064.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 167 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 167 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 89 | 4183 |
| 92 and 151 | 13892 |
| 199 and 39 | 7761 |
| 35 and 150 | 1050 |
| 104 and 14 | 728 |