Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 174 is 4872.
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 56 and 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 174 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 56 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 6 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 77 and 116 | 8932 |
| 175 and 10 | 350 |
| 157 and 179 | 28103 |
| 133 and 84 | 1596 |
| 153 and 143 | 21879 |