Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 166 is 6142.
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 74 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 18 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 188 | 11844 |
| 155 and 27 | 4185 |
| 72 and 69 | 1656 |
| 99 and 98 | 9702 |
| 200 and 80 | 400 |