Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 167 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 167 and 86 is 14362.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 167 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 167 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 81 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 81 ÷ 5 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 79 | 5846 |
| 30 and 160 | 480 |
| 156 and 36 | 468 |
| 119 and 145 | 17255 |
| 18 and 27 | 54 |