Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 70 is 11690.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 77 | 9856 |
| 184 and 182 | 16744 |
| 144 and 52 | 1872 |
| 34 and 72 | 1224 |
| 133 and 68 | 9044 |