Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 177 is 2832.
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 48 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 40 | 2760 |
| 167 and 98 | 16366 |
| 40 and 39 | 1560 |
| 61 and 43 | 2623 |
| 70 and 55 | 770 |