Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 84 is 7476.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 84 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 10 = 8 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 92 and 42 | 1932 |
| 149 and 115 | 17135 |
| 103 and 65 | 6695 |
| 124 and 128 | 3968 |
| 144 and 168 | 1008 |