Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 73 is 7738.
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 106 and 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 151 | 25972 |
| 161 and 147 | 3381 |
| 18 and 192 | 576 |
| 186 and 85 | 15810 |
| 126 and 169 | 21294 |