Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 166 is 3486.
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 42 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 2 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 112 | 336 |
| 48 and 102 | 816 |
| 168 and 145 | 24360 |
| 146 and 53 | 7738 |
| 135 and 142 | 19170 |