Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 168 is 1344.
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 192 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 168 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 24 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 170 | 170 |
| 187 and 31 | 5797 |
| 160 and 163 | 26080 |
| 26 and 162 | 2106 |
| 164 and 29 | 4756 |