Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 130 is 11570.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 68 | 5508 |
| 176 and 95 | 16720 |
| 76 and 172 | 3268 |
| 42 and 192 | 1344 |
| 75 and 96 | 2400 |