Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 61 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 61 and 167 is 10187.
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 61 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 61 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 61 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 61 = 2 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 49 | 1470 |
| 85 and 58 | 4930 |
| 56 and 139 | 7784 |
| 171 and 22 | 3762 |
| 99 and 52 | 5148 |