Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 177 is 9912.
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 56 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 56 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 64 | 8256 |
| 167 and 46 | 7682 |
| 157 and 120 | 18840 |
| 60 and 47 | 2820 |
| 177 and 84 | 4956 |