Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 58
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 58 is 9686.
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 58?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 58 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 58 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 7 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 139 | 1668 |
| 28 and 28 | 28 |
| 156 and 197 | 30732 |
| 196 and 152 | 7448 |
| 69 and 17 | 1173 |