Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 178 is 1246.
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 14 and 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 178 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 14 = 12 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 27 | 4806 |
| 125 and 13 | 1625 |
| 16 and 129 | 2064 |
| 18 and 71 | 1278 |
| 85 and 176 | 14960 |