Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 167 is 29392.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 9 = 18 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 74 | 5106 |
| 169 and 118 | 19942 |
| 137 and 27 | 3699 |
| 134 and 139 | 18626 |
| 44 and 78 | 1716 |