Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 59 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 59 and 173 is 10207.
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 59 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 59 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 59 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 55 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 55 ÷ 4 = 13 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 109 | 2289 |
| 101 and 37 | 3737 |
| 163 and 72 | 11736 |
| 21 and 27 | 189 |
| 131 and 53 | 6943 |