Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 92 is 15916.
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 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 81 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 81 ÷ 11 = 7 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 107 | 9095 |
| 164 and 172 | 7052 |
| 85 and 170 | 170 |
| 81 and 189 | 567 |
| 59 and 199 | 11741 |