Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 17 is 2907.
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 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 17 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 64 | 2624 |
| 184 and 153 | 28152 |
| 43 and 37 | 1591 |
| 40 and 64 | 320 |
| 137 and 108 | 14796 |