Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 98 and 177
The least common multiple (LCM) of 98 and 177 is 17346.
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 98 and 177?
First, calculate the GCD of 98 and 177 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 98 ÷ 177 = 0 remainder 98 |
| 2 | 177 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 79 |
| 3 | 98 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 79 ÷ 19 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 126 | 19530 |
| 173 and 43 | 7439 |
| 23 and 172 | 3956 |
| 120 and 72 | 360 |
| 116 and 23 | 2668 |