Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 56 is 9352.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 1 = 55 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 176 | 6864 |
| 147 and 107 | 15729 |
| 127 and 13 | 1651 |
| 121 and 139 | 16819 |
| 162 and 123 | 6642 |