Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 174
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 174 is 6438.
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 74 and 174?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 174 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 174 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 174 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 92 and 169 | 15548 |
| 119 and 36 | 4284 |
| 158 and 86 | 6794 |
| 162 and 97 | 15714 |
| 86 and 74 | 3182 |