Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 168 is 2856.
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 136 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 37 | 1184 |
| 178 and 108 | 9612 |
| 29 and 79 | 2291 |
| 169 and 182 | 2366 |
| 197 and 156 | 30732 |