Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 170
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 170 is 30090.
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 170?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 170 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 170 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 170 ÷ 7 = 24 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 186 | 8742 |
| 36 and 47 | 1692 |
| 146 and 41 | 5986 |
| 85 and 31 | 2635 |
| 26 and 93 | 2418 |