Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 10 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 72 is 360.
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 10 and 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 10 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 ÷ 72 = 0 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 10 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 126 | 10836 |
| 194 and 18 | 1746 |
| 142 and 129 | 18318 |
| 154 and 59 | 9086 |
| 51 and 16 | 816 |