LCM for 168 and 252

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 252?

Answer: LCM of 168 and 252 is 504

(Five hundred four)

Finding LCM for 168 and 252 using GCF's of these numbers

The first method to find LCM for numbers 168 and 252 is to find Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of these numbers. Here's the formula:

LCM = (Number1 × Number2) ÷ GCF

GCF of numbers 168 and 252 is 84, so

LCM = (168 × 252) ÷ 84

LCM = 42336 ÷ 84

LCM = 504

Finding LCM for 168 and 252 by Listing Multiples

The second method to find LCM for numbers 168 and 252 is to list out the common multiples for both nubmers and pick the first which matching:

Multiples of 168: 168, 336, 504, 672, 840

Multiples of 252: 252, 504, 756, 1008

So the LCM for 168 and 252 is 504

Finding LCM for 168 and 252 by Prime Factorization

Another method to find LCM for numbers 168 and 252 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the highest exponent prime factors:

All Prime Factors of 168: 2, 2, 2, 3, 7 (exponent form: 23, 31, 71)

All Prime Factors of 252: 2, 2, 3, 3, 7 (exponent form: 22, 32, 71)

23 × 32 × 71 = 504

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LCM Table

Number 1Number 2LCM
1532524284
1542522772
15525239060
1562523276
15725239564
15825219908
15925213356
16025210080
1612525796
1622522268
16325241076
16425210332
16525213860
16625220916
16725242084
168252504
16925242588
17025221420
1712524788
17225210836
17325243596
1742527308
1752526300
17625211088
17725214868
17825222428
17925245108
1802521260
18125245612
1822523276

About "Least Common Multiple" Calculator

This calculator will help you find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 252? (The answer is: 504). Select the first number (e.g. '168') and the second number (e.g. '252'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) also known as the Lowest Common Multiple or Smallest Common Multiple of 2 numbers - it is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers

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What's the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 252?

LCM of 168 and 252 is 504

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