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 |
|---|---|
| 46 and 30 | 690 |
| 162 and 169 | 27378 |
| 172 and 74 | 6364 |
| 86 and 77 | 6622 |
| 118 and 113 | 13334 |