Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 17 is 3247.
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 191 and 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 17 = 11 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 77 and 71 | 5467 |
| 111 and 139 | 15429 |
| 59 and 133 | 7847 |
| 153 and 83 | 12699 |
| 177 and 153 | 9027 |