Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 165 is 9570.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 9 = 18 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 195 | 12285 |
| 81 and 142 | 11502 |
| 14 and 111 | 1554 |
| 35 and 108 | 3780 |
| 105 and 127 | 13335 |