Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 121 is 20328.
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 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 121 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 66 | 1320 |
| 12 and 72 | 72 |
| 162 and 164 | 13284 |
| 30 and 162 | 810 |
| 163 and 36 | 5868 |