Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 94 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 94 and 173 is 16262.
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 94 and 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 94 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 94 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 79 |
| 3 | 94 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 79 ÷ 15 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 116 | 4060 |
| 166 and 20 | 1660 |
| 193 and 149 | 28757 |
| 200 and 176 | 4400 |
| 31 and 50 | 1550 |