Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 75 is 12525.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 17 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 183 | 6954 |
| 97 and 149 | 14453 |
| 124 and 45 | 5580 |
| 125 and 136 | 17000 |
| 153 and 131 | 20043 |