Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 76 is 2204.
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 116 and 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 4 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 24 | 3432 |
| 189 and 156 | 9828 |
| 24 and 142 | 1704 |
| 87 and 167 | 14529 |
| 84 and 71 | 5964 |