Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 64 is 10688.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 31 | 2542 |
| 133 and 145 | 19285 |
| 81 and 192 | 5184 |
| 148 and 60 | 2220 |
| 146 and 47 | 6862 |