Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 106 is 9434.
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 178 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 34 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 61 and 132 | 8052 |
| 145 and 105 | 3045 |
| 131 and 31 | 4061 |
| 144 and 143 | 20592 |
| 52 and 160 | 2080 |