Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 188 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 188 and 177 is 33276.
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 188 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 188 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 188 ÷ 177 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 11 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 196 | 1764 |
| 44 and 31 | 1364 |
| 83 and 55 | 4565 |
| 29 and 196 | 5684 |
| 27 and 117 | 351 |