Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 168 is 504.
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 72 and 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 91 | 13195 |
| 164 and 53 | 8692 |
| 63 and 61 | 3843 |
| 62 and 70 | 2170 |
| 74 and 62 | 2294 |