Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 149 is 26522.
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 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 4 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 70 and 57 | 3990 |
| 102 and 93 | 3162 |
| 156 and 85 | 13260 |
| 124 and 20 | 620 |
| 131 and 173 | 22663 |