Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 186 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 186 and 177 is 10974.
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 186 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 186 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 186 ÷ 177 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 9 = 19 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 63 | 9324 |
| 176 and 142 | 12496 |
| 150 and 197 | 29550 |
| 91 and 148 | 13468 |
| 150 and 27 | 1350 |