Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 177 is 15045.
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 85 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 85 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 7 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 161 | 966 |
| 109 and 32 | 3488 |
| 79 and 78 | 6162 |
| 69 and 186 | 4278 |
| 143 and 73 | 10439 |