Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 177 is 9735.
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 165 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 165 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 165 ÷ 12 = 13 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 36 | 3204 |
| 131 and 35 | 4585 |
| 132 and 154 | 924 |
| 157 and 173 | 27161 |
| 171 and 163 | 27873 |