Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 133
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 133 is 23009.
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 133?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 133 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 133 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 154 | 12474 |
| 39 and 71 | 2769 |
| 136 and 173 | 23528 |
| 18 and 129 | 774 |
| 168 and 133 | 3192 |