Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 55 is 9405.
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 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 55 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 6 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 42 | 6342 |
| 73 and 119 | 8687 |
| 186 and 182 | 16926 |
| 27 and 66 | 594 |
| 85 and 188 | 15980 |