Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 131 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 131 and 172 is 22532.
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 131 and 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 131 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ÷ 172 = 0 remainder 131 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 3 | 131 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 41 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 139 | 9452 |
| 198 and 29 | 5742 |
| 172 and 158 | 13588 |
| 163 and 198 | 32274 |
| 118 and 141 | 16638 |