Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 112 is 336.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 67 | 10452 |
| 88 and 19 | 1672 |
| 189 and 196 | 5292 |
| 104 and 24 | 312 |
| 147 and 12 | 588 |