Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 136 is 5848.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 66 | 6204 |
| 40 and 178 | 3560 |
| 49 and 14 | 98 |
| 133 and 175 | 3325 |
| 68 and 152 | 2584 |