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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 167

The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 167 is 6179.

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 167?

First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 37 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 37
2 167 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 19
3 37 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 18
4 19 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 1
5 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0

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