Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 177 is 22479.
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 127 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 127 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 127 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 5 | 27 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 23 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 98 | 7252 |
| 54 and 75 | 1350 |
| 114 and 87 | 3306 |
| 38 and 104 | 1976 |
| 162 and 32 | 2592 |