Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 148 is 13172.
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 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 2 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 101 | 16766 |
| 126 and 78 | 1638 |
| 74 and 129 | 9546 |
| 93 and 91 | 8463 |
| 179 and 58 | 10382 |