Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 37 is 6179.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 41 | 7749 |
| 22 and 116 | 1276 |
| 161 and 160 | 25760 |
| 134 and 153 | 20502 |
| 153 and 133 | 20349 |