Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 117 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 78 is 234.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 117 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 117 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 11 and 124 | 1364 |
| 28 and 34 | 476 |
| 197 and 159 | 31323 |
| 121 and 120 | 14520 |
| 39 and 29 | 1131 |