Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 74 is 6586.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 40 | 120 |
| 180 and 20 | 180 |
| 85 and 122 | 10370 |
| 115 and 97 | 11155 |
| 148 and 107 | 15836 |