Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 167 is 28223.
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 169 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 2 = 83 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 133 | 17423 |
| 12 and 98 | 588 |
| 20 and 13 | 260 |
| 168 and 22 | 1848 |
| 164 and 95 | 15580 |