Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 74 is 4070.
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 110 and 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 2 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 161 | 28819 |
| 131 and 49 | 6419 |
| 164 and 53 | 8692 |
| 138 and 123 | 5658 |
| 169 and 173 | 29237 |