Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 174 is 1218.
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 42 and 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 174 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 42 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 115 | 22540 |
| 121 and 40 | 4840 |
| 197 and 94 | 18518 |
| 36 and 61 | 2196 |
| 144 and 27 | 432 |