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 |
|---|---|
| 142 and 84 | 5964 |
| 79 and 86 | 6794 |
| 125 and 67 | 8375 |
| 53 and 103 | 5459 |
| 163 and 32 | 5216 |