Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 92 is 16284.
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 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 50 | 850 |
| 129 and 76 | 9804 |
| 187 and 171 | 31977 |
| 54 and 16 | 432 |
| 98 and 117 | 11466 |