Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 173 is 10034.
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 58 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 57 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 57 ÷ 1 = 57 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 182 | 26390 |
| 12 and 170 | 1020 |
| 118 and 78 | 4602 |
| 12 and 18 | 36 |
| 135 and 176 | 23760 |