Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 152 is 1368.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 19 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 179 | 19690 |
| 61 and 116 | 7076 |
| 119 and 99 | 11781 |
| 76 and 63 | 4788 |
| 118 and 59 | 118 |