Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 50 is 8350.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 92 | 15364 |
| 50 and 24 | 600 |
| 158 and 147 | 23226 |
| 128 and 90 | 5760 |
| 158 and 43 | 6794 |