Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 171
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 171 is 10602.
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 62 and 171?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 171 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 171 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 171 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 50 | 9350 |
| 116 and 157 | 18212 |
| 141 and 16 | 2256 |
| 34 and 149 | 5066 |
| 28 and 86 | 1204 |