Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 90 is 7740.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 82 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 82 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 82 ÷ 8 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 22 | 1760 |
| 186 and 117 | 7254 |
| 13 and 45 | 585 |
| 174 and 176 | 15312 |
| 49 and 175 | 1225 |