Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 91
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 91 is 15561.
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 91?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 91 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 91 = 1 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 91 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 11 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 101 | 16059 |
| 174 and 164 | 14268 |
| 33 and 43 | 1419 |
| 94 and 136 | 6392 |
| 16 and 124 | 496 |