Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 45 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 45 and 174 is 2610.
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 45 and 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 45 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 ÷ 174 = 0 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 45 = 3 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 6 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 166 | 4814 |
| 150 and 95 | 2850 |
| 156 and 188 | 7332 |
| 21 and 99 | 693 |
| 12 and 88 | 264 |