Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 198 is 11682.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 177 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 177 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 177 ÷ 21 = 8 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 53 | 10494 |
| 187 and 124 | 23188 |
| 130 and 117 | 1170 |
| 12 and 127 | 1524 |
| 182 and 36 | 3276 |