Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 168 is 14952.
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 178 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 168 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 10 = 16 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 165 | 16995 |
| 194 and 59 | 11446 |
| 80 and 131 | 10480 |
| 146 and 196 | 14308 |
| 151 and 28 | 4228 |