Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 42 is 7014.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 1 = 41 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 149 | 24287 |
| 121 and 129 | 15609 |
| 79 and 197 | 15563 |
| 195 and 72 | 4680 |
| 164 and 195 | 31980 |