Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 50 is 4200.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 99 | 14751 |
| 111 and 31 | 3441 |
| 21 and 75 | 525 |
| 143 and 179 | 25597 |
| 186 and 85 | 15810 |