Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 168 is 4872.
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 116 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 116 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 116 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 118 | 21594 |
| 180 and 31 | 5580 |
| 185 and 72 | 13320 |
| 180 and 140 | 1260 |
| 190 and 25 | 950 |