Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 153 is 26316.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 19 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 55 | 1320 |
| 139 and 128 | 17792 |
| 101 and 36 | 3636 |
| 85 and 124 | 10540 |
| 27 and 78 | 702 |