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 |
|---|---|
| 124 and 13 | 1612 |
| 111 and 115 | 12765 |
| 177 and 104 | 18408 |
| 105 and 177 | 6195 |
| 159 and 46 | 7314 |