Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 76 and 177 is 13452.
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 76 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 76 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 76 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 76 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 76 ÷ 25 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 1 = 25 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 85 | 15470 |
| 125 and 56 | 7000 |
| 87 and 29 | 87 |
| 66 and 102 | 1122 |
| 66 and 125 | 8250 |