Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 59 is 9853.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 91 | 1092 |
| 193 and 156 | 30108 |
| 95 and 16 | 1520 |
| 74 and 102 | 3774 |
| 159 and 29 | 4611 |