Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 166 is 31374.
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 189 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 23 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 20 | 140 |
| 150 and 159 | 7950 |
| 193 and 98 | 18914 |
| 24 and 188 | 1128 |
| 130 and 92 | 5980 |