Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 177 is 6549.
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 37 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 163 | 5542 |
| 37 and 33 | 1221 |
| 109 and 101 | 11009 |
| 79 and 71 | 5609 |
| 134 and 196 | 13132 |