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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 69

The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 69 is 11937.

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 69?

First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 69 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 173 ÷ 69 = 2 remainder 35
2 69 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 34
3 35 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 1
4 34 ÷ 1 = 34 remainder 0

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