Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 67 is 11591.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 86 | 86 |
| 16 and 16 | 16 |
| 84 and 155 | 13020 |
| 61 and 46 | 2806 |
| 177 and 114 | 6726 |