Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 30
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 30 is 1170.
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 30?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 30 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 30 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 172 | 6364 |
| 188 and 140 | 6580 |
| 50 and 78 | 1950 |
| 31 and 37 | 1147 |
| 137 and 160 | 21920 |