Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 196 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 196 and 176 is 8624.
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 196 and 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 196 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 196 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 20 = 8 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 133 | 13832 |
| 18 and 96 | 288 |
| 198 and 196 | 19404 |
| 127 and 139 | 17653 |
| 160 and 16 | 160 |