Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 132 is 1848.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 95 and 55 | 1045 |
| 45 and 41 | 1845 |
| 135 and 193 | 26055 |
| 13 and 49 | 637 |
| 138 and 115 | 690 |