Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 171 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 171 and 94 is 16074.
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 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 171 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 171 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 17 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 22 | 286 |
| 140 and 15 | 420 |
| 149 and 20 | 2980 |
| 181 and 93 | 16833 |
| 196 and 105 | 2940 |