Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 64 is 2752.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 31 | 3131 |
| 44 and 148 | 1628 |
| 120 and 49 | 5880 |
| 113 and 38 | 4294 |
| 112 and 180 | 5040 |