Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 167 is 8350.
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 50 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 181 | 26788 |
| 140 and 24 | 840 |
| 48 and 72 | 144 |
| 73 and 158 | 11534 |
| 188 and 49 | 9212 |