Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 117 is 15327.
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 131 and 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 117 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 14 = 8 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 27 | 4995 |
| 115 and 177 | 20355 |
| 40 and 195 | 1560 |
| 54 and 131 | 7074 |
| 48 and 36 | 144 |