Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 200
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 200 is 33400.
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 200?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 200 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 200 = 0 remainder 167 |
| 2 | 200 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 167 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 2 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 123 | 6273 |
| 40 and 123 | 4920 |
| 27 and 136 | 3672 |
| 142 and 151 | 21442 |
| 65 and 188 | 12220 |