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 |
|---|---|
| 179 and 189 | 33831 |
| 153 and 153 | 153 |
| 181 and 34 | 6154 |
| 48 and 111 | 1776 |
| 11 and 86 | 946 |