Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 177 is 11328.
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 64 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 131 | 23711 |
| 56 and 71 | 3976 |
| 126 and 137 | 17262 |
| 157 and 16 | 2512 |
| 130 and 131 | 17030 |