Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 165
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 165 is 9735.
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 165?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 165 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 165 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 165 ÷ 12 = 13 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 23 | 644 |
| 77 and 196 | 2156 |
| 116 and 172 | 4988 |
| 145 and 141 | 20445 |
| 116 and 79 | 9164 |