Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 72 is 12168.
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 169 and 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 15 and 105 | 105 |
| 52 and 88 | 1144 |
| 138 and 95 | 13110 |
| 10 and 125 | 250 |
| 33 and 108 | 1188 |