Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 109 is 18966.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 43 | 7310 |
| 138 and 51 | 2346 |
| 128 and 127 | 16256 |
| 86 and 15 | 1290 |
| 52 and 124 | 1612 |