Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 89 is 15753.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 1 = 88 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 162 | 2754 |
| 47 and 139 | 6533 |
| 91 and 137 | 12467 |
| 142 and 29 | 4118 |
| 16 and 166 | 1328 |