Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 90 is 5310.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 3 = 29 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 144 | 3600 |
| 141 and 186 | 8742 |
| 16 and 58 | 464 |
| 119 and 188 | 22372 |
| 154 and 21 | 462 |