Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 89 is 15308.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 83 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 83 ÷ 6 = 13 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 20 | 2340 |
| 52 and 101 | 5252 |
| 98 and 176 | 8624 |
| 199 and 80 | 15920 |
| 139 and 114 | 15846 |