Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 173 is 19030.
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 110 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 110 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 110 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 5 | 47 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 6 | 16 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 23 | 2990 |
| 147 and 88 | 12936 |
| 149 and 72 | 10728 |
| 194 and 122 | 11834 |
| 100 and 187 | 18700 |