Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 127 is 2159.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 127 = 0 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 17 = 7 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 39 | 5889 |
| 76 and 162 | 6156 |
| 31 and 162 | 5022 |
| 132 and 81 | 3564 |
| 194 and 117 | 22698 |