Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 17 is 3026.
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 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 17 = 10 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 17 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 66 | 4092 |
| 141 and 151 | 21291 |
| 58 and 134 | 3886 |
| 86 and 86 | 86 |
| 42 and 94 | 1974 |