Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 171 is 26334.
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 154 and 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 154 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 154 ÷ 17 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 80 and 43 | 3440 |
| 158 and 20 | 1580 |
| 81 and 154 | 12474 |
| 101 and 15 | 1515 |
| 127 and 162 | 20574 |