Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 177 is 11328.
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 192 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 177 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 15 = 11 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 173 | 27853 |
| 58 and 78 | 2262 |
| 44 and 120 | 1320 |
| 126 and 193 | 24318 |
| 23 and 173 | 3979 |