Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 77
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 77 is 1001.
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 13 and 77?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 77 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 77 = 0 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 77 ÷ 13 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 200 | 20600 |
| 164 and 103 | 16892 |
| 175 and 17 | 2975 |
| 171 and 61 | 10431 |
| 143 and 192 | 27456 |