Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 23 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 23 and 176 is 4048.
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 23 and 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 23 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 23 = 7 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 94 and 29 | 2726 |
| 43 and 62 | 2666 |
| 182 and 12 | 1092 |
| 193 and 68 | 13124 |
| 133 and 44 | 5852 |