Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 35 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 35 and 173 is 6055.
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 35 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 35 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 35 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 2 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 74 | 13838 |
| 92 and 57 | 5244 |
| 106 and 52 | 2756 |
| 141 and 145 | 20445 |
| 60 and 124 | 1860 |