Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 17 is 2924.
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 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 17 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 17 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 197 | 6304 |
| 69 and 14 | 966 |
| 46 and 191 | 8786 |
| 139 and 144 | 20016 |
| 171 and 81 | 1539 |