Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 173 is 10726.
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 62 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 177 | 5664 |
| 46 and 53 | 2438 |
| 134 and 21 | 2814 |
| 30 and 48 | 240 |
| 158 and 107 | 16906 |