Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 168 is 4536.
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 162 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 162 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 162 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 162 ÷ 6 = 27 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 146 | 3504 |
| 136 and 30 | 2040 |
| 16 and 55 | 880 |
| 133 and 156 | 20748 |
| 186 and 117 | 7254 |