Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 174 is 11310.
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 130 and 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 174 = 0 remainder 130 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 130 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 42 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 42 ÷ 2 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 108 | 16740 |
| 130 and 145 | 3770 |
| 196 and 159 | 31164 |
| 174 and 46 | 4002 |
| 18 and 158 | 1422 |