Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 177 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 177 and 98 is 17346.
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 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 177 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 177 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 79 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 79 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 18 | 342 |
| 112 and 62 | 3472 |
| 86 and 157 | 13502 |
| 52 and 22 | 572 |
| 24 and 60 | 120 |