Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 180
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 180 is 16020.
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 180?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 180 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 180 = 0 remainder 178 |
| 2 | 180 ÷ 178 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 178 ÷ 2 = 89 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 188 | 11092 |
| 121 and 141 | 17061 |
| 140 and 85 | 2380 |
| 185 and 116 | 21460 |
| 157 and 132 | 20724 |