Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 76 is 13452.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 76 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 1 = 25 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 58 and 72 | 2088 |
| 134 and 89 | 11926 |
| 197 and 50 | 9850 |
| 121 and 133 | 16093 |
| 178 and 21 | 3738 |