Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 147 is 8379.
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 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 24 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 115 | 2530 |
| 114 and 185 | 21090 |
| 90 and 13 | 1170 |
| 121 and 140 | 16940 |
| 179 and 57 | 10203 |