Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 154 is 26642.
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 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 19 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 118 | 16166 |
| 193 and 108 | 20844 |
| 176 and 128 | 1408 |
| 170 and 121 | 20570 |
| 150 and 54 | 1350 |