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 |
|---|---|
| 169 and 125 | 21125 |
| 118 and 155 | 18290 |
| 14 and 168 | 168 |
| 37 and 22 | 814 |
| 85 and 40 | 680 |