Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 112 is 19376.
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 173 and 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 51 ÷ 10 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 105 | 8295 |
| 73 and 39 | 2847 |
| 81 and 162 | 162 |
| 53 and 132 | 6996 |
| 163 and 187 | 30481 |