Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 101 is 11817.
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 117 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 16 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 77 | 1925 |
| 39 and 79 | 3081 |
| 12 and 76 | 228 |
| 89 and 75 | 6675 |
| 157 and 126 | 19782 |