Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 26
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 26 is 4342.
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 26?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 26 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 26 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 76 | 3268 |
| 189 and 93 | 5859 |
| 23 and 31 | 713 |
| 101 and 152 | 15352 |
| 107 and 32 | 3424 |