Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 65 is 11245.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 1 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 44 and 197 | 8668 |
| 41 and 175 | 7175 |
| 138 and 98 | 6762 |
| 123 and 121 | 14883 |
| 145 and 165 | 4785 |