Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 66 is 5874.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 200 | 4200 |
| 192 and 188 | 9024 |
| 43 and 97 | 4171 |
| 141 and 118 | 16638 |
| 72 and 117 | 936 |