Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 81 is 14256.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 81 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 14 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 12 | 540 |
| 30 and 102 | 510 |
| 173 and 73 | 12629 |
| 103 and 136 | 14008 |
| 160 and 191 | 30560 |