Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 188 is 32148.
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 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 171 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 171 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 171 ÷ 17 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 72 | 3384 |
| 61 and 43 | 2623 |
| 35 and 76 | 2660 |
| 64 and 57 | 3648 |
| 85 and 136 | 680 |