Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 78 is 6864.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 78 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 108 | 756 |
| 183 and 81 | 4941 |
| 158 and 53 | 8374 |
| 199 and 199 | 199 |
| 39 and 124 | 4836 |