Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 53
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 53 is 9116.
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 53?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 53 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 53 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 53 ÷ 13 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 146 | 23506 |
| 180 and 70 | 1260 |
| 87 and 168 | 4872 |
| 124 and 193 | 23932 |
| 46 and 196 | 4508 |