Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 158 is 13746.
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 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 158 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 16 = 9 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 134 and 123 | 16482 |
| 78 and 19 | 1482 |
| 63 and 83 | 5229 |
| 55 and 30 | 330 |
| 86 and 171 | 14706 |