Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 12
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 12 is 708.
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 12?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 12 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 12 = 14 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 194 | 32010 |
| 188 and 89 | 16732 |
| 100 and 19 | 1900 |
| 75 and 42 | 1050 |
| 158 and 111 | 17538 |