Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 114 is 19722.
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 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 55 ÷ 4 = 13 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 178 | 30794 |
| 171 and 174 | 9918 |
| 136 and 112 | 1904 |
| 164 and 158 | 12956 |
| 146 and 78 | 5694 |