Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 177 is 3540.
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 60 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 57 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 57 ÷ 3 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 45 | 540 |
| 75 and 171 | 4275 |
| 11 and 167 | 1837 |
| 187 and 76 | 14212 |
| 117 and 93 | 3627 |