Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 119 is 20706.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 27 | 999 |
| 150 and 25 | 150 |
| 53 and 146 | 7738 |
| 157 and 106 | 16642 |
| 198 and 43 | 8514 |