Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 176 is 29744.
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 169 and 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 169 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 169 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 169 ÷ 7 = 24 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 199 | 34228 |
| 187 and 89 | 16643 |
| 152 and 50 | 3800 |
| 28 and 186 | 2604 |
| 35 and 40 | 280 |