Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 25 is 4350.
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 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 119 | 2380 |
| 157 and 49 | 7693 |
| 121 and 58 | 7018 |
| 143 and 187 | 2431 |
| 31 and 29 | 899 |