Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 171 is 11115.
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 195 and 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 171 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 24 = 7 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 189 | 27405 |
| 49 and 177 | 8673 |
| 40 and 23 | 920 |
| 140 and 120 | 840 |
| 197 and 139 | 27383 |