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 |
|---|---|
| 113 and 171 | 19323 |
| 144 and 158 | 11376 |
| 95 and 26 | 2470 |
| 54 and 73 | 3942 |
| 120 and 105 | 840 |