Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 131 is 22663.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 5 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 36 | 360 |
| 165 and 36 | 1980 |
| 146 and 34 | 2482 |
| 51 and 39 | 663 |
| 124 and 82 | 5084 |