Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 46
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 46 is 4094.
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 46?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 46 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 46 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 91 | 17927 |
| 188 and 179 | 33652 |
| 34 and 139 | 4726 |
| 167 and 22 | 3674 |
| 72 and 190 | 6840 |