Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 127 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 127 and 173 is 21971.
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 127 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 127 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 127 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 127 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 127 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 35 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 10 | 50 |
| 102 and 162 | 2754 |
| 132 and 161 | 21252 |
| 156 and 20 | 780 |
| 84 and 190 | 7980 |