Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 101 is 17877.
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 177 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 76 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 76 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 1 = 25 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 43 | 2537 |
| 132 and 24 | 264 |
| 60 and 163 | 9780 |
| 177 and 106 | 18762 |
| 37 and 188 | 6956 |