Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 91 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 91 and 176 is 16016.
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 91 and 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 91 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 91 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 91 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 85 |
| 3 | 91 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 85 ÷ 6 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 144 | 14544 |
| 177 and 120 | 7080 |
| 171 and 79 | 13509 |
| 192 and 149 | 28608 |
| 147 and 159 | 7791 |