Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 167 is 6346.
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 38 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 38 = 4 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 14 and 176 | 1232 |
| 188 and 179 | 33652 |
| 142 and 149 | 21158 |
| 82 and 161 | 13202 |
| 142 and 196 | 13916 |