Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 155 is 11315.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 155 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 9 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 27 and 90 | 270 |
| 147 and 34 | 4998 |
| 67 and 78 | 5226 |
| 76 and 86 | 3268 |
| 33 and 100 | 3300 |