
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 159 is 9381.
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 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 177 ÷ 159 = 1 remainder 18 |
2 | 159 ÷ 18 = 8 remainder 15 |
3 | 18 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 3 |
4 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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42 and 140 | 420 |
173 and 144 | 24912 |
158 and 12 | 948 |
142 and 35 | 4970 |
114 and 38 | 114 |