Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 173 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 173 and 93 is 16089.
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 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 173 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 173 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 80 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 80 ÷ 13 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 23 | 483 |
| 114 and 132 | 2508 |
| 43 and 36 | 1548 |
| 109 and 116 | 12644 |
| 18 and 171 | 342 |