Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 85
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 85 is 15045.
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 85?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 85 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 85 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 85 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 123 | 5904 |
| 73 and 139 | 10147 |
| 151 and 71 | 10721 |
| 110 and 181 | 19910 |
| 53 and 85 | 4505 |