Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 192
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 192 is 2112.
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 192?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 192 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 192 = 0 remainder 176 |
| 2 | 192 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 176 ÷ 16 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 137 | 21783 |
| 22 and 129 | 2838 |
| 17 and 185 | 3145 |
| 151 and 78 | 11778 |
| 26 and 185 | 4810 |