Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 121 is 1936.
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 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 121 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 146 | 27594 |
| 123 and 106 | 13038 |
| 48 and 188 | 2256 |
| 156 and 97 | 15132 |
| 119 and 81 | 9639 |