Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 72 is 9864.
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 137 and 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 7 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 129 | 9159 |
| 181 and 53 | 9593 |
| 197 and 185 | 36445 |
| 141 and 47 | 141 |
| 87 and 73 | 6351 |