Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 151 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 151 and 177 is 26727.
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 151 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 151 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 151 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 151 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 98 | 3332 |
| 131 and 29 | 3799 |
| 198 and 42 | 1386 |
| 119 and 173 | 20587 |
| 139 and 24 | 3336 |