Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 67 is 11189.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 1 = 33 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 80 | 400 |
| 15 and 133 | 1995 |
| 38 and 12 | 228 |
| 194 and 23 | 4462 |
| 144 and 94 | 6768 |