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LCM

Applies to: Calculated column Calculated table Measure Visual calculation

Returns the least common multiple of integers. The least common multiple is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of all integer arguments number1, number2, and so on. Use LCM to add fractions with different denominators.

Syntax

LCM(number1, number2)

Parameters

Term Definition
number1, number2 The two integers for which you want the least common multiple. If a value is not an integer, it is truncated.

Return value

Returns the least common multiple of integers.

Remarks

  • If any argument is nonnumeric, LCM returns the #VALUE! error value.

  • If any argument is less than zero, LCM returns the #NUM! error value.

  • If LCM(a,b) >=2^53, LCM returns the #NUM! error value.

  • This function is not supported for use in DirectQuery mode when used in calculated columns or row-level security (RLS) rules.

Example

Formula Description Result
= LCM(5, 2) Least common multiple of 5 and 2. 10
= LCM(24, 36) Least common multiple of 24 and 36. 72