Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 178
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 178 is 17266.
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 97 and 178?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 178 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 178 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 178 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 81 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 81 ÷ 16 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 117 | 117 |
| 20 and 160 | 160 |
| 186 and 175 | 32550 |
| 26 and 179 | 4654 |
| 22 and 82 | 902 |