Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 34 is 5814.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 34 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 1 = 34 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 48 | 2352 |
| 130 and 121 | 15730 |
| 85 and 191 | 16235 |
| 96 and 96 | 96 |
| 119 and 15 | 1785 |