Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 72 is 12024.
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 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 67 and 179 | 11993 |
| 137 and 163 | 22331 |
| 134 and 14 | 938 |
| 135 and 101 | 13635 |
| 156 and 90 | 2340 |