Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 108 is 1836.
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 17 and 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 108 = 0 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 17 = 6 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 12 | 1812 |
| 146 and 200 | 14600 |
| 100 and 100 | 100 |
| 99 and 142 | 14058 |
| 115 and 12 | 1380 |