Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 168 is 3192.
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 38 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 38 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 156 | 26988 |
| 106 and 15 | 1590 |
| 161 and 83 | 13363 |
| 133 and 62 | 8246 |
| 132 and 22 | 132 |