Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 178 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 178 and 96 is 8544.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 178 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 14 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 50 and 170 | 850 |
| 166 and 170 | 14110 |
| 124 and 78 | 4836 |
| 86 and 146 | 6278 |
| 66 and 23 | 1518 |