Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 130 is 22490.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 1 = 43 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 88 | 10472 |
| 111 and 160 | 17760 |
| 71 and 40 | 2840 |
| 147 and 106 | 15582 |
| 84 and 140 | 420 |