Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 173 is 4844.
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 28 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 28 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 67 and 72 | 4824 |
| 10 and 31 | 310 |
| 181 and 91 | 16471 |
| 112 and 74 | 4144 |
| 195 and 37 | 7215 |