Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 166 is 16434.
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 198 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 166 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 81 | 5913 |
| 136 and 132 | 4488 |
| 141 and 141 | 141 |
| 167 and 100 | 16700 |
| 187 and 146 | 27302 |