Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 162 is 5508.
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 68 and 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 58 | 4350 |
| 21 and 94 | 1974 |
| 161 and 27 | 4347 |
| 140 and 146 | 10220 |
| 191 and 176 | 33616 |