LCM DAX Function (Math and Trig)

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

Syntax

LCM ( <Number1>, <Number2> )
Parameter Attributes Description
Number1

The first number, if value is not an integer, it is truncated.

Number2

The second number, if value is not an integer, it is truncated.

Return values

Scalar A single integer value.

Returns the least common multiple of integers.

Examples

--  GCD - Returns the greatest common divisor of two or more integers
--  LCM - Returns the least common multiple of integers
DEFINE
    VAR Val1 = SELECTCOLUMNS ( GENERATESERIES ( 6, 25, 7 ), "Val1", [Value] )
    VAR Val2 = SELECTCOLUMNS ( GENERATESERIES ( 2, 3, 1 ), "Val2", [Value] )
EVALUATE
ADDCOLUMNS ( 
    CROSSJOIN ( Val1, Val2 ),
    "GCD", GCD ( [Val1], [Val2] ),
    "LCM", LCM ( [Val1], [Val2] )
)
ORDER BY [Val1], [Val2]
Val1 Val2 GCD LCM
6 2 2 6
6 3 3 6
13 2 1 26
13 3 1 39
20 2 2 20
20 3 1 60

Last update: Mar 13, 2024   » Contribute   » Show contributors

Contributors: Alberto Ferrari, Marco Russo

Microsoft documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/lcm-function-dax

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Context Transition

This function performs a Context Transition if called in a Row Context. Click to read more.

Row Context

This expression is executed in a Row Context. Click to read more.

Iterator

Not recommended

The use of this function is not recommended. See Remarks and Related functions for alternatives.

Not recommended

The use of this parameter is not recommended.

Deprecated

This function is deprecated. Jump to the Alternatives section to see the function to use.

Volatile

A volatile function may return a different result every time you call it, even if you provide the same arguments. Click to read more.

Deprecated

This parameter is deprecated and its use is not recommended.

DirectQuery compatibility

Limitations are placed on DAX expressions allowed in measures and calculated columns.
The state below shows the DirectQuery compatibility of the DAX function.

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