Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 172 is 10836.
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 63 and 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 172 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 58 | 1102 |
| 158 and 44 | 3476 |
| 178 and 99 | 17622 |
| 142 and 51 | 7242 |
| 154 and 197 | 30338 |