Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 183 is 3111.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 17 = 10 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 179 | 9845 |
| 53 and 53 | 53 |
| 66 and 118 | 3894 |
| 27 and 196 | 5292 |
| 190 and 163 | 30970 |