Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 148 is 25308.
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 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 23 = 6 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 57 and 71 | 4047 |
| 158 and 112 | 8848 |
| 173 and 132 | 22836 |
| 129 and 160 | 20640 |
| 133 and 109 | 14497 |