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 |
|---|---|
| 186 and 77 | 14322 |
| 114 and 17 | 1938 |
| 124 and 179 | 22196 |
| 37 and 130 | 4810 |
| 85 and 83 | 7055 |