Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 117 is 2223.
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 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 117 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 9 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 46 | 184 |
| 178 and 72 | 6408 |
| 81 and 131 | 10611 |
| 39 and 60 | 780 |
| 163 and 58 | 9454 |