Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 157 is 26376.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 11 = 14 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 182 | 16198 |
| 36 and 37 | 1332 |
| 148 and 12 | 444 |
| 82 and 139 | 11398 |
| 55 and 167 | 9185 |