Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 17 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 17 and 73 is 1241.
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 17 and 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 17 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 17 ÷ 73 = 0 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 17 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 14 and 153 | 2142 |
| 141 and 172 | 24252 |
| 173 and 141 | 24393 |
| 136 and 146 | 9928 |
| 140 and 179 | 25060 |