Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 90 is 2610.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 84 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 84 ÷ 6 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 14 | 2786 |
| 123 and 191 | 23493 |
| 32 and 38 | 608 |
| 63 and 72 | 504 |
| 141 and 50 | 7050 |