Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 178 is 12104.
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 136 and 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 178 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 116 | 1740 |
| 16 and 126 | 1008 |
| 37 and 32 | 1184 |
| 162 and 42 | 1134 |
| 173 and 96 | 16608 |