Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 60 is 5340.
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 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 58 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 2 = 29 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 154 | 20790 |
| 94 and 87 | 8178 |
| 50 and 197 | 9850 |
| 40 and 61 | 2440 |
| 168 and 75 | 4200 |