Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 166 is 5810.
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 35 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 67 and 195 | 13065 |
| 132 and 62 | 4092 |
| 150 and 133 | 19950 |
| 149 and 175 | 26075 |
| 103 and 141 | 14523 |