Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 75 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 75 and 173 is 12975.
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 75 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 75 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 75 = 2 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 23 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 33 | 1782 |
| 168 and 93 | 5208 |
| 87 and 147 | 4263 |
| 173 and 80 | 13840 |
| 117 and 52 | 468 |