Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 32 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 32 and 177 is 5664.
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 32 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 32 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 32 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 32 = 5 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 20 | 940 |
| 72 and 155 | 11160 |
| 143 and 52 | 572 |
| 136 and 152 | 2584 |
| 69 and 104 | 7176 |