Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 174 is 5916.
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 68 and 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 174 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 30 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 197 | 23837 |
| 133 and 133 | 133 |
| 198 and 182 | 18018 |
| 142 and 52 | 3692 |
| 31 and 36 | 1116 |