Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 168 is 2184.
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 156 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 156 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 156 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 156 ÷ 12 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 23 | 3956 |
| 166 and 137 | 22742 |
| 98 and 96 | 4704 |
| 115 and 43 | 4945 |
| 102 and 196 | 9996 |