Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 167 is 13861.
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 83 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 83 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 1 = 83 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 177 | 4602 |
| 153 and 147 | 7497 |
| 164 and 125 | 20500 |
| 76 and 78 | 2964 |
| 120 and 49 | 5880 |