Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 167 is 15197.
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 91 and 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 76 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 76 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 172 | 1376 |
| 80 and 112 | 560 |
| 71 and 16 | 1136 |
| 139 and 132 | 18348 |
| 57 and 171 | 171 |