Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 102 is 5814.
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 171 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 3 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 72 | 288 |
| 139 and 198 | 27522 |
| 194 and 178 | 17266 |
| 183 and 129 | 7869 |
| 150 and 17 | 2550 |