Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 177 is 33099.
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 187 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 177 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 10 = 17 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 148 | 3404 |
| 57 and 177 | 3363 |
| 151 and 196 | 29596 |
| 159 and 125 | 19875 |
| 159 and 18 | 954 |