Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 39 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 39 and 177 is 2301.
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 39 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 39 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 39 = 4 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 68 | 1972 |
| 162 and 61 | 9882 |
| 38 and 73 | 2774 |
| 28 and 20 | 140 |
| 194 and 14 | 1358 |