Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 65 is 11570.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 97 | 14453 |
| 11 and 130 | 1430 |
| 110 and 100 | 1100 |
| 138 and 83 | 11454 |
| 156 and 176 | 6864 |