Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 22 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 22 and 173 is 3806.
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 22 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 22 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 22 = 7 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 117 | 12051 |
| 80 and 62 | 2480 |
| 135 and 199 | 26865 |
| 53 and 155 | 8215 |
| 136 and 14 | 952 |