Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 103 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 103 and 17 is 1751.
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 103 and 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 103 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 103 ÷ 17 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 173 | 22836 |
| 32 and 161 | 5152 |
| 35 and 15 | 105 |
| 152 and 161 | 24472 |
| 135 and 121 | 16335 |