Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 166 is 6142.
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 37 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 195 | 36660 |
| 69 and 136 | 9384 |
| 149 and 141 | 21009 |
| 116 and 42 | 2436 |
| 94 and 177 | 16638 |