Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 73 is 9490.
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 130 and 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 60 | 3660 |
| 155 and 52 | 8060 |
| 153 and 161 | 24633 |
| 124 and 80 | 2480 |
| 97 and 77 | 7469 |