Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 199
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 199 is 34626.
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 199?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 199 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 199 = 0 remainder 174 |
| 2 | 199 ÷ 174 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 174 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 12 | 780 |
| 15 and 104 | 1560 |
| 13 and 64 | 832 |
| 152 and 159 | 24168 |
| 73 and 157 | 11461 |