Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 102 is 7242.
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 71 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 102 = 0 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 31 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 177 | 3717 |
| 115 and 23 | 115 |
| 17 and 81 | 1377 |
| 114 and 14 | 798 |
| 13 and 187 | 2431 |