Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 51
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 51 is 1989.
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 51?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 51 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 51 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 136 | 5304 |
| 97 and 139 | 13483 |
| 60 and 75 | 300 |
| 170 and 62 | 5270 |
| 158 and 186 | 14694 |