Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 101 is 7373.
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 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 101 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 104 | 17784 |
| 140 and 14 | 140 |
| 152 and 58 | 4408 |
| 125 and 88 | 11000 |
| 23 and 99 | 2277 |