Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 173 is 8304.
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 48 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 26 | 1846 |
| 81 and 43 | 3483 |
| 10 and 187 | 1870 |
| 113 and 174 | 19662 |
| 102 and 104 | 5304 |