Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 171 is 3762.
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 22 and 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 22 = 7 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 124 | 10292 |
| 29 and 41 | 1189 |
| 56 and 120 | 840 |
| 178 and 89 | 178 |
| 54 and 122 | 3294 |