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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 101

The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 101 is 16968.

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 168 and 101?

First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 168 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 67
2 101 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 34
3 67 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 33
4 34 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 1
5 33 ÷ 1 = 33 remainder 0

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