Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 62 is 10354.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 162 | 25110 |
| 34 and 176 | 2992 |
| 166 and 158 | 13114 |
| 100 and 169 | 16900 |
| 176 and 87 | 15312 |