Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 174 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 174 and 173 is 30102.
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 174 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 174 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 174 ÷ 173 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 1 = 173 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 143 | 21450 |
| 193 and 157 | 30301 |
| 40 and 173 | 6920 |
| 195 and 137 | 26715 |
| 100 and 152 | 3800 |