Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 167 is 33066.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 167 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 31 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 91 | 13650 |
| 120 and 87 | 3480 |
| 139 and 37 | 5143 |
| 82 and 32 | 1312 |
| 171 and 79 | 13509 |