Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 176 is 1056.
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 96 and 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 80 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 80 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 165 | 5115 |
| 65 and 138 | 8970 |
| 64 and 143 | 9152 |
| 129 and 160 | 20640 |
| 79 and 138 | 10902 |