Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 38 is 6346.
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 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 38 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 169 and 12 | 2028 |
| 70 and 72 | 2520 |
| 71 and 84 | 5964 |
| 25 and 112 | 2800 |
| 132 and 132 | 132 |