Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 137 is 23564.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 137 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 108 | 20196 |
| 188 and 44 | 2068 |
| 69 and 125 | 8625 |
| 123 and 146 | 17958 |
| 50 and 116 | 2900 |