Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 167 is 32064.
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 192 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 101 | 6565 |
| 114 and 88 | 5016 |
| 46 and 66 | 1518 |
| 148 and 130 | 9620 |
| 32 and 15 | 480 |