Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 194
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 194 is 34338.
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 194?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 194 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 194 = 0 remainder 177 |
| 2 | 194 ÷ 177 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 177 ÷ 17 = 10 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 150 | 11100 |
| 114 and 197 | 22458 |
| 174 and 25 | 4350 |
| 145 and 30 | 870 |
| 113 and 47 | 5311 |