Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 94 is 16638.
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 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 11 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 122 | 10248 |
| 44 and 25 | 1100 |
| 103 and 162 | 16686 |
| 68 and 137 | 9316 |
| 73 and 60 | 4380 |