Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 69 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 69 and 166 is 11454.
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 69 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 69 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 87 | 3393 |
| 136 and 40 | 680 |
| 174 and 58 | 174 |
| 85 and 90 | 1530 |
| 86 and 166 | 7138 |