Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 110 is 19470.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 43 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 19 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 168 | 24360 |
| 194 and 151 | 29294 |
| 133 and 124 | 16492 |
| 155 and 121 | 18755 |
| 175 and 12 | 2100 |