Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 59 is 9912.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 81 | 2106 |
| 153 and 172 | 26316 |
| 70 and 48 | 1680 |
| 26 and 113 | 2938 |
| 79 and 32 | 2528 |