Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 69
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 69 is 4002.
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 69?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 69 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 3 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 196 | 980 |
| 142 and 198 | 14058 |
| 125 and 128 | 16000 |
| 162 and 98 | 7938 |
| 38 and 25 | 950 |