Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 168 is 8568.
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 153 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 153 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 153 ÷ 15 = 10 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 193 | 25283 |
| 110 and 10 | 110 |
| 150 and 106 | 7950 |
| 149 and 22 | 3278 |
| 73 and 80 | 5840 |