Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 199 is 33233.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 167 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 167 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 15 | 2760 |
| 172 and 182 | 15652 |
| 22 and 79 | 1738 |
| 189 and 138 | 8694 |
| 81 and 23 | 1863 |