Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 136 is 12104.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 158 | 20698 |
| 193 and 148 | 28564 |
| 198 and 78 | 2574 |
| 71 and 41 | 2911 |
| 11 and 180 | 1980 |