Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 183 is 31476.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 172 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 172 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 172 ÷ 11 = 15 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 16 | 208 |
| 131 and 144 | 18864 |
| 177 and 90 | 5310 |
| 152 and 118 | 8968 |
| 21 and 184 | 3864 |