Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 166 is 12118.
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 73 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 26 | 3146 |
| 30 and 13 | 390 |
| 21 and 87 | 609 |
| 85 and 78 | 6630 |
| 164 and 70 | 5740 |