Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 186 is 15996.
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 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 172 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 172 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 172 ÷ 14 = 12 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 45 | 6255 |
| 133 and 100 | 13300 |
| 176 and 35 | 6160 |
| 132 and 139 | 18348 |
| 168 and 167 | 28056 |