Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 70 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 70 and 177 is 12390.
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 70 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 70 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 70 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 70 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 33 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 86 | 17114 |
| 122 and 166 | 10126 |
| 15 and 61 | 915 |
| 184 and 175 | 32200 |
| 18 and 183 | 1098 |