Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 157 is 27946.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 21 = 7 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 104 | 1664 |
| 149 and 26 | 3874 |
| 10 and 136 | 680 |
| 28 and 111 | 3108 |
| 11 and 131 | 1441 |