Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 176 is 33264.
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 189 and 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 13 = 13 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 129 | 15996 |
| 180 and 100 | 900 |
| 79 and 32 | 2528 |
| 108 and 143 | 15444 |
| 142 and 120 | 8520 |