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 |
|---|---|
| 169 and 183 | 30927 |
| 162 and 76 | 6156 |
| 41 and 169 | 6929 |
| 168 and 53 | 8904 |
| 38 and 52 | 988 |