Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 173 is 1730.
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 10 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 10 = 17 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 200 | 600 |
| 101 and 120 | 12120 |
| 63 and 30 | 630 |
| 166 and 20 | 1660 |
| 191 and 33 | 6303 |