Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 177 is 2301.
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 13 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 13 = 13 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 188 | 24628 |
| 118 and 59 | 118 |
| 172 and 139 | 23908 |
| 65 and 66 | 4290 |
| 184 and 104 | 2392 |