Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 120 is 7080.
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 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 120 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 6 = 9 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 143 | 21307 |
| 123 and 194 | 23862 |
| 106 and 146 | 7738 |
| 140 and 164 | 5740 |
| 197 and 111 | 21867 |