Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 173 is 20587.
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 119 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 119 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 3 | 119 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 54 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 56 | 4760 |
| 133 and 60 | 7980 |
| 164 and 139 | 22796 |
| 22 and 61 | 1342 |
| 31 and 79 | 2449 |