Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 151 is 26123.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 22 = 6 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 140 | 11340 |
| 20 and 115 | 460 |
| 62 and 166 | 5146 |
| 29 and 26 | 754 |
| 134 and 185 | 24790 |