Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 83 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 83 and 177 is 14691.
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 83 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 83 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 83 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 11 = 7 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 148 | 23532 |
| 162 and 37 | 5994 |
| 71 and 187 | 13277 |
| 116 and 34 | 1972 |
| 31 and 129 | 3999 |