Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 112 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 112 and 177 is 19824.
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 112 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 112 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 112 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 112 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 3 | 112 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 4 | 65 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 5 | 47 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 6 | 18 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 7 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 8 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 9 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 10 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 47 | 987 |
| 140 and 121 | 16940 |
| 175 and 136 | 23800 |
| 152 and 185 | 28120 |
| 150 and 147 | 7350 |