Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 167 is 14362.
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 86 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 81 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 81 ÷ 5 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 149 | 2533 |
| 54 and 59 | 3186 |
| 165 and 60 | 660 |
| 184 and 156 | 7176 |
| 123 and 122 | 15006 |