Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 142 is 11928.
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 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 137 | 14522 |
| 75 and 122 | 9150 |
| 16 and 162 | 1296 |
| 157 and 114 | 17898 |
| 195 and 101 | 19695 |