Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 65 is 10855.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 12 | 876 |
| 138 and 191 | 26358 |
| 82 and 84 | 3444 |
| 38 and 131 | 4978 |
| 158 and 72 | 5688 |