Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 173 is 10899.
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 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 61 | 8540 |
| 113 and 182 | 20566 |
| 28 and 159 | 4452 |
| 156 and 113 | 17628 |
| 72 and 152 | 1368 |