Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 138 is 12282.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 138 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 57 | 1938 |
| 131 and 49 | 6419 |
| 160 and 82 | 6560 |
| 117 and 149 | 17433 |
| 149 and 40 | 5960 |