Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 166 is 31706.
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 191 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 192 | 10176 |
| 113 and 18 | 2034 |
| 104 and 163 | 16952 |
| 166 and 138 | 11454 |
| 140 and 78 | 5460 |