Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 49 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 49 and 173 is 8477.
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 49 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 49 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 49 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 49 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 45 | 2070 |
| 72 and 97 | 6984 |
| 36 and 102 | 612 |
| 104 and 69 | 7176 |
| 68 and 112 | 1904 |