Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 34 is 5882.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 34 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 3 = 11 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 90 and 197 | 17730 |
| 184 and 168 | 3864 |
| 100 and 105 | 2100 |
| 165 and 133 | 21945 |
| 39 and 20 | 780 |