Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 167 is 31897.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 24 = 6 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 84 | 3108 |
| 174 and 108 | 3132 |
| 161 and 59 | 9499 |
| 159 and 37 | 5883 |
| 120 and 45 | 360 |