Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 168 is 6888.
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 41 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 41 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 4 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 130 | 4810 |
| 163 and 70 | 11410 |
| 55 and 126 | 6930 |
| 160 and 197 | 31520 |
| 160 and 109 | 17440 |