Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 57 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 57 and 167 is 9519.
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 57 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 57 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 53 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 53 ÷ 4 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 114 | 1140 |
| 120 and 72 | 360 |
| 164 and 99 | 16236 |
| 80 and 47 | 3760 |
| 120 and 181 | 21720 |