Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 100 is 7300.
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 73 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 100 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 111 | 20868 |
| 161 and 186 | 29946 |
| 112 and 163 | 18256 |
| 175 and 160 | 5600 |
| 12 and 102 | 204 |