Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 116 is 10324.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 177 | 4956 |
| 12 and 138 | 276 |
| 189 and 158 | 29862 |
| 90 and 73 | 6570 |
| 29 and 46 | 1334 |