Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 60 is 3540.
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 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 3 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 17 | 663 |
| 158 and 170 | 13430 |
| 185 and 185 | 185 |
| 47 and 64 | 3008 |
| 94 and 126 | 5922 |