Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 74 is 12506.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 80 and 42 | 1680 |
| 12 and 69 | 276 |
| 132 and 85 | 11220 |
| 139 and 132 | 18348 |
| 45 and 150 | 450 |