Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 177 is 6018.
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 102 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 102 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 75 |
| 3 | 102 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 4 | 75 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 5 | 27 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 21 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 124 | 5704 |
| 14 and 36 | 252 |
| 139 and 51 | 7089 |
| 79 and 148 | 11692 |
| 176 and 108 | 4752 |