Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 85 is 14280.
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 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 2 = 41 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 190 | 18430 |
| 10 and 33 | 330 |
| 137 and 37 | 5069 |
| 177 and 110 | 19470 |
| 33 and 177 | 1947 |