Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 167 is 30561.
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 183 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 16 = 10 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 190 and 152 | 760 |
| 30 and 76 | 1140 |
| 132 and 34 | 2244 |
| 40 and 42 | 840 |
| 185 and 125 | 4625 |