Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 71 is 12567.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 71 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 35 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 1 = 35 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 44 | 8492 |
| 186 and 106 | 9858 |
| 38 and 164 | 3116 |
| 158 and 38 | 3002 |
| 42 and 24 | 168 |