Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 101 is 17776.
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 176 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 11 | 1551 |
| 142 and 55 | 7810 |
| 64 and 155 | 9920 |
| 30 and 17 | 510 |
| 92 and 104 | 2392 |