Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 105 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 105 and 17 is 1785.
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 105 and 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 105 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 105 ÷ 17 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 142 | 20874 |
| 197 and 42 | 8274 |
| 181 and 44 | 7964 |
| 155 and 152 | 23560 |
| 10 and 162 | 810 |