Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 116 is 4872.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 106 | 530 |
| 21 and 16 | 336 |
| 142 and 54 | 3834 |
| 128 and 34 | 2176 |
| 58 and 31 | 1798 |