Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 81 is 14418.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 81 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 85 | 510 |
| 161 and 163 | 26243 |
| 29 and 37 | 1073 |
| 52 and 84 | 1092 |
| 140 and 58 | 4060 |