Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 83 is 14359.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 83 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 7 = 11 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 18 | 1314 |
| 24 and 15 | 120 |
| 128 and 92 | 2944 |
| 89 and 78 | 6942 |
| 166 and 194 | 16102 |