Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 168 is 17976.
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 107 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 107 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 3 | 107 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 4 | 61 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 46 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 113 and 176 | 19888 |
| 160 and 153 | 24480 |
| 56 and 182 | 728 |
| 104 and 60 | 1560 |
| 25 and 134 | 3350 |