Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 97 is 7081.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 97 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 24 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 133 and 196 | 3724 |
| 162 and 134 | 10854 |
| 60 and 134 | 4020 |
| 117 and 57 | 2223 |
| 187 and 20 | 3740 |