Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 152 is 3192.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 16 = 9 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 102 | 2040 |
| 94 and 106 | 4982 |
| 19 and 179 | 3401 |
| 178 and 21 | 3738 |
| 32 and 85 | 2720 |