HowManyNumbers Logo

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 44

The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 44 is 1848.

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 44?

First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 168 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 36
2 44 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 8
3 36 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 4
4 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
82 and 401640
88 and 16714696
95 and 11210640
141 and 13619176
197 and 16933293

Try Calculating LCM of Other Numbers







Related Calculators