Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 166 is 32370.
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 195 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 90 | 1170 |
| 111 and 176 | 19536 |
| 80 and 146 | 5840 |
| 137 and 46 | 6302 |
| 188 and 80 | 3760 |