Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 191 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 191 and 173 is 33043.
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 191 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 191 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 191 ÷ 173 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 18 = 9 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 158 | 12798 |
| 47 and 149 | 7003 |
| 105 and 81 | 2835 |
| 91 and 50 | 4550 |
| 159 and 137 | 21783 |