Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 46
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 46 is 7682.
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 46?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 46 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 46 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 140 | 3220 |
| 185 and 98 | 18130 |
| 78 and 177 | 4602 |
| 146 and 17 | 2482 |
| 128 and 190 | 12160 |