Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 171 is 7524.
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 44 and 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 38 | 3382 |
| 128 and 105 | 13440 |
| 174 and 69 | 4002 |
| 159 and 119 | 18921 |
| 197 and 95 | 18715 |