Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 103 is 7519.
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 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 103 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 172 | 21156 |
| 16 and 145 | 2320 |
| 121 and 166 | 20086 |
| 163 and 33 | 5379 |
| 87 and 166 | 14442 |