Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 105 is 6090.
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 174 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 33 ÷ 3 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 164 | 26076 |
| 180 and 94 | 8460 |
| 82 and 83 | 6806 |
| 37 and 162 | 5994 |
| 20 and 178 | 1780 |