Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 75 is 12975.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 30 | 60 |
| 164 and 180 | 7380 |
| 133 and 159 | 21147 |
| 171 and 57 | 171 |
| 111 and 183 | 6771 |