Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 33 is 5511.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 2 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 60 | 420 |
| 166 and 29 | 4814 |
| 15 and 81 | 405 |
| 179 and 156 | 27924 |
| 81 and 35 | 2835 |