Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 173 is 8996.
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 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 103 | 16377 |
| 144 and 68 | 2448 |
| 163 and 122 | 19886 |
| 168 and 186 | 5208 |
| 143 and 76 | 10868 |