Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 177 is 5133.
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 87 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 87 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 3 = 29 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 104 | 1872 |
| 152 and 22 | 1672 |
| 184 and 112 | 2576 |
| 95 and 85 | 1615 |
| 44 and 68 | 748 |