Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 174 is 9570.
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 165 and 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 174 = 0 remainder 165 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 165 ÷ 9 = 18 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 111 | 18537 |
| 163 and 189 | 30807 |
| 56 and 195 | 10920 |
| 81 and 110 | 8910 |
| 84 and 200 | 4200 |