Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 177 is 11151.
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 189 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 177 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 12 = 14 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 197 | 33687 |
| 134 and 161 | 21574 |
| 48 and 122 | 2928 |
| 39 and 70 | 2730 |
| 158 and 112 | 8848 |