Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 166 is 14608.
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 176 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 10 = 16 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 104 | 12376 |
| 139 and 160 | 22240 |
| 78 and 57 | 1482 |
| 191 and 12 | 2292 |
| 27 and 187 | 5049 |