Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 183 is 32208.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 176 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 176 ÷ 7 = 25 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 55 | 7535 |
| 160 and 74 | 5920 |
| 19 and 24 | 456 |
| 166 and 46 | 3818 |
| 137 and 189 | 25893 |