Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 189 is 33264.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 176 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 176 ÷ 13 = 13 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 79 | 14773 |
| 158 and 91 | 14378 |
| 127 and 118 | 14986 |
| 29 and 147 | 4263 |
| 120 and 21 | 840 |