Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 117 is 117.
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 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 117 = 1 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 111 | 8436 |
| 117 and 185 | 21645 |
| 17 and 58 | 986 |
| 109 and 75 | 8175 |
| 55 and 116 | 6380 |