Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 19 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 19 and 166 is 3154.
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 19 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 19 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 19 = 8 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 158 | 27650 |
| 106 and 167 | 17702 |
| 126 and 180 | 1260 |
| 106 and 145 | 15370 |
| 99 and 173 | 17127 |