Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 109 is 19402.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 29 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 144 | 26064 |
| 48 and 40 | 240 |
| 25 and 100 | 100 |
| 24 and 47 | 1128 |
| 52 and 177 | 9204 |