Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 178 is 5518.
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 62 and 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 178 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 23 | 3404 |
| 153 and 143 | 21879 |
| 122 and 158 | 9638 |
| 65 and 90 | 1170 |
| 104 and 70 | 3640 |