Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 110 is 9240.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 51 and 77 | 3927 |
| 12 and 123 | 492 |
| 170 and 42 | 3570 |
| 50 and 60 | 300 |
| 88 and 101 | 8888 |