Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 17 is 2006.
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 118 and 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 17 = 6 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 17 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 18 | 180 |
| 148 and 77 | 11396 |
| 89 and 89 | 89 |
| 173 and 186 | 32178 |
| 103 and 118 | 12154 |