Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 117 is 14859.
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 127 and 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 117 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 10 = 11 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 58 | 290 |
| 118 and 88 | 5192 |
| 14 and 179 | 2506 |
| 187 and 30 | 5610 |
| 76 and 185 | 14060 |