Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 21 is 357.
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 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 21 = 0 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 124 | 10540 |
| 131 and 102 | 13362 |
| 126 and 152 | 9576 |
| 171 and 188 | 32148 |
| 197 and 46 | 9062 |