Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 185 is 32190.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 174 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 174 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 174 ÷ 11 = 15 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 43 | 2064 |
| 128 and 60 | 1920 |
| 109 and 131 | 14279 |
| 158 and 39 | 6162 |
| 194 and 44 | 4268 |