Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 33 is 5709.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 33 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 79 | 6873 |
| 175 and 185 | 6475 |
| 101 and 79 | 7979 |
| 97 and 38 | 3686 |
| 147 and 26 | 3822 |