Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 114 is 3306.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 6 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 36 | 144 |
| 48 and 93 | 1488 |
| 14 and 96 | 672 |
| 78 and 139 | 10842 |
| 138 and 90 | 2070 |