Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 18
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 18 is 1602.
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 18?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 18 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 18 = 9 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 18 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 157 | 21666 |
| 169 and 172 | 29068 |
| 76 and 128 | 2432 |
| 181 and 150 | 27150 |
| 191 and 167 | 31897 |