Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 193 is 33968.
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 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 176 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 176 ÷ 17 = 10 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 150 | 4200 |
| 161 and 191 | 30751 |
| 22 and 149 | 3278 |
| 174 and 72 | 2088 |
| 132 and 136 | 4488 |