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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

StepCalculation
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

NumbersLCM
42 and 140420
173 and 14424912
158 and 12948
142 and 354970
114 and 38114

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