Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 172 is 2236.
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 52 and 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 172 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 58 | 8178 |
| 71 and 127 | 9017 |
| 95 and 63 | 5985 |
| 44 and 148 | 1628 |
| 164 and 125 | 20500 |