Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 191 is 33616.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 176 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 176 ÷ 15 = 11 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 82 | 5658 |
| 76 and 68 | 1292 |
| 128 and 157 | 20096 |
| 48 and 93 | 1488 |
| 66 and 80 | 2640 |