Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 136 is 24072.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 81 | 13203 |
| 20 and 99 | 1980 |
| 43 and 46 | 1978 |
| 12 and 73 | 876 |
| 137 and 71 | 9727 |