Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 149 is 25926.
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 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 25 = 5 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 68 | 816 |
| 133 and 34 | 4522 |
| 45 and 60 | 180 |
| 42 and 106 | 2226 |
| 133 and 27 | 3591 |