Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 176 is 1584.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 22 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 151 | 18271 |
| 127 and 117 | 14859 |
| 184 and 67 | 12328 |
| 193 and 161 | 31073 |
| 175 and 68 | 11900 |