Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 31
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 31 is 5208.
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 31?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 31 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 31 = 5 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 31 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 62 | 3410 |
| 70 and 137 | 9590 |
| 27 and 31 | 837 |
| 122 and 141 | 17202 |
| 134 and 157 | 21038 |