Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 177 is 9381.
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 53 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 53 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 132 | 3828 |
| 168 and 186 | 5208 |
| 63 and 144 | 1008 |
| 173 and 90 | 15570 |
| 16 and 145 | 2320 |