Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 39 is 2301.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 39 = 4 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 35 | 980 |
| 141 and 59 | 8319 |
| 59 and 171 | 10089 |
| 151 and 172 | 25972 |
| 179 and 49 | 8771 |