Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 173 is 25258.
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 146 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 146 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 146 ÷ 27 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 98 | 9898 |
| 77 and 132 | 924 |
| 73 and 50 | 3650 |
| 28 and 10 | 140 |
| 103 and 121 | 12463 |