Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 178 is 7654.
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 43 and 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 178 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 43 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 48 | 240 |
| 80 and 188 | 3760 |
| 176 and 49 | 8624 |
| 174 and 199 | 34626 |
| 102 and 38 | 1938 |