Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 172 is 15308.
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 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 172 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 6 = 28 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 152 | 1976 |
| 143 and 13 | 143 |
| 60 and 61 | 3660 |
| 12 and 132 | 132 |
| 46 and 41 | 1886 |