Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 166 is 14774.
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 89 and 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 77 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 77 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 120 | 4440 |
| 12 and 16 | 48 |
| 34 and 192 | 3264 |
| 102 and 56 | 2856 |
| 114 and 22 | 1254 |