Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 12
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 12 is 516.
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 12?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 12 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 12 = 14 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 66 | 330 |
| 137 and 88 | 12056 |
| 15 and 166 | 2490 |
| 109 and 196 | 21364 |
| 16 and 57 | 912 |