Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 116 is 4988.
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 172 and 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 4 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 113 and 43 | 4859 |
| 71 and 91 | 6461 |
| 70 and 128 | 4480 |
| 179 and 17 | 3043 |
| 156 and 171 | 8892 |