Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 176 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 176 and 177 is 31152.
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 176 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 176 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 176 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 176 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 176 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 176 ÷ 1 = 176 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 135 | 3915 |
| 94 and 173 | 16262 |
| 160 and 186 | 14880 |
| 117 and 127 | 14859 |
| 165 and 160 | 5280 |