Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 69 is 11523.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 123 | 1968 |
| 163 and 139 | 22657 |
| 12 and 37 | 444 |
| 37 and 91 | 3367 |
| 171 and 126 | 2394 |