Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 184 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 184 and 177 is 32568.
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 184 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 184 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 184 ÷ 177 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 7 = 25 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 165 | 5940 |
| 111 and 57 | 2109 |
| 112 and 96 | 672 |
| 189 and 116 | 21924 |
| 169 and 160 | 27040 |