Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 163 is 28851.
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 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 163 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 14 = 11 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 185 | 23310 |
| 111 and 81 | 2997 |
| 187 and 176 | 2992 |
| 76 and 173 | 13148 |
| 40 and 61 | 2440 |