Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 133 is 23541.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 1 = 44 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 179 | 21480 |
| 35 and 27 | 945 |
| 196 and 170 | 16660 |
| 89 and 130 | 11570 |
| 58 and 55 | 3190 |