Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 61 is 10431.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 61 = 2 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 12 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 23 | 1288 |
| 197 and 18 | 3546 |
| 186 and 69 | 4278 |
| 162 and 126 | 1134 |
| 141 and 15 | 705 |