Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 135 is 7830.
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 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 122 | 22814 |
| 98 and 129 | 12642 |
| 179 and 190 | 34010 |
| 34 and 186 | 3162 |
| 176 and 44 | 176 |