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 |
|---|---|
| 192 and 196 | 9408 |
| 196 and 182 | 2548 |
| 50 and 148 | 3700 |
| 119 and 198 | 23562 |
| 180 and 142 | 12780 |