Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 75 is 4425.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 162 | 28998 |
| 114 and 39 | 1482 |
| 156 and 154 | 12012 |
| 21 and 88 | 1848 |
| 189 and 43 | 8127 |