Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 198 is 3762.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 171 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 171 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 171 ÷ 27 = 6 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 142 | 1136 |
| 35 and 196 | 980 |
| 71 and 79 | 5609 |
| 162 and 47 | 7614 |
| 23 and 17 | 391 |