Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 145 is 25665.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 156 and 83 | 12948 |
| 153 and 14 | 2142 |
| 187 and 81 | 15147 |
| 61 and 112 | 6832 |
| 175 and 12 | 2100 |