Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 174 is 5742.
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 198 and 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 174 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 24 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 113 | 17063 |
| 195 and 196 | 38220 |
| 170 and 61 | 10370 |
| 20 and 105 | 420 |
| 49 and 86 | 4214 |