Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 167 is 11356.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 156 | 29172 |
| 191 and 22 | 4202 |
| 110 and 125 | 2750 |
| 109 and 171 | 18639 |
| 193 and 84 | 16212 |