Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 176 is 880.
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 55 and 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 55 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 11 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 122 | 11224 |
| 21 and 56 | 168 |
| 155 and 35 | 1085 |
| 166 and 14 | 1162 |
| 13 and 161 | 2093 |