Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 169 is 28392.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 168 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 168 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 168 ÷ 1 = 168 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 118 | 16166 |
| 50 and 179 | 8950 |
| 183 and 23 | 4209 |
| 173 and 78 | 13494 |
| 40 and 165 | 1320 |