Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 25 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 25 and 177 is 4425.
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 25 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 25 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 25 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 25 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 98 | 1176 |
| 174 and 105 | 6090 |
| 42 and 200 | 4200 |
| 105 and 80 | 1680 |
| 27 and 183 | 1647 |