Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 22
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 22 is 3806.
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 22?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 22 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 22 = 7 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 22 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 98 | 16366 |
| 94 and 75 | 7050 |
| 175 and 68 | 11900 |
| 103 and 154 | 15862 |
| 13 and 167 | 2171 |