Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 111 is 6438.
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 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 98 | 19502 |
| 74 and 50 | 1850 |
| 126 and 49 | 882 |
| 106 and 59 | 6254 |
| 93 and 137 | 12741 |