Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 109 is 1853.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 109 = 0 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 17 = 6 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 22 | 1650 |
| 56 and 199 | 11144 |
| 159 and 97 | 15423 |
| 103 and 67 | 6901 |
| 24 and 187 | 4488 |