Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 134 is 11792.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 23 | 276 |
| 16 and 66 | 528 |
| 162 and 141 | 7614 |
| 70 and 11 | 770 |
| 145 and 86 | 12470 |