Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 168 is 9240.
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 110 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 110 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 3 | 110 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 4 | 58 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 52 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 166 | 6474 |
| 48 and 163 | 7824 |
| 83 and 97 | 8051 |
| 80 and 172 | 3440 |
| 96 and 11 | 1056 |