Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 171 is 30438.
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 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 171 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 7 = 24 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 32 | 1312 |
| 150 and 163 | 24450 |
| 144 and 28 | 1008 |
| 99 and 192 | 6336 |
| 177 and 50 | 8850 |