Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 197 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 197 and 177 is 34869.
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 197 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 197 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 197 ÷ 177 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 20 = 8 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 20 | 540 |
| 84 and 107 | 8988 |
| 31 and 196 | 6076 |
| 125 and 85 | 2125 |
| 162 and 181 | 29322 |