Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 166 is 1826.
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 22 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 22 = 7 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 97 | 8051 |
| 169 and 59 | 9971 |
| 101 and 155 | 15655 |
| 181 and 129 | 23349 |
| 121 and 83 | 10043 |