Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 166 is 28386.
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 171 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 5 = 33 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 89 | 10502 |
| 59 and 47 | 2773 |
| 119 and 78 | 9282 |
| 42 and 164 | 3444 |
| 40 and 102 | 2040 |