Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 176 is 3696.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 168 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 168 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 168 ÷ 8 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 86 | 1118 |
| 28 and 157 | 4396 |
| 163 and 93 | 15159 |
| 65 and 68 | 4420 |
| 73 and 31 | 2263 |