Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 171 is 34029.
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 199 and 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 171 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 28 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 144 | 5040 |
| 48 and 183 | 2928 |
| 189 and 155 | 29295 |
| 79 and 165 | 13035 |
| 131 and 21 | 2751 |